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How to get fromDowlais to Aberdareby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dowlais to Aberdare by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 9 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Little Theatrebus bus 89 / ...
    1h 11m
    £6–10

  2. Drive 9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dowlais to Aberdarecar car 9 mi
    16 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dowlais Police Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynontrain train
    3. Take the train from Abercynon to Aberdaretrain train
    1h 40m
    £8–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dowlais to Aberdaretaxi taxi 9 mi
    16 min
    £21–26

Dowlais to Aberdare by bus

Calendar432Weekly Buses
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Little Theatre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 49 min.

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