What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Gadlys Terrace via Swansea Bus Station Stand E and Co-op. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Aberdare?

The distance between Carmarthen and Aberdare is 100 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Aberdare without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Aberdare bus from?

Carmarthen to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Aberdare train from?

Carmarthen to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Aberdare bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Carmarthen to Aberdare train arrive?

Carmarthen to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Aberdare is 50 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Carmarthen to Aberdare.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Aberdare?

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 17m
£40–81
Drive 49.9 mi
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1. Drive from Carmarthen to Aberdarecar 49.9 mi
55 min
£13–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
3h 38m
£30–59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carmarthen to Aberdaretaxi 49.9 mi
55 min
£100–130
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Co-opbus X7
3. Take the bus from Co-op to Gadlys Terracebus 8
4h 12m
£13–23

Carmarthen to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 99.7 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Gadlys Terrace via Swansea Bus Station Stand E and Co-op in around 4h 12m.

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