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

The cheapest way to get from Maesteg to Aberdare is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maesteg to Aberdare is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Maesteg and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Maesteg station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4 and arriving at Aberdare Library via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Maesteg and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Maesteg to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Maesteg and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Maesteg to Aberdare?

The distance between Maesteg and Aberdare is 51 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maesteg to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £20 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Maesteg to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maesteg to Aberdare bus from?

Maesteg to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4.

Where do I catch the Maesteg to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Maesteg to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Maesteg to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Maesteg to Aberdare bus arrive?

Maesteg to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3.

Where does the Maesteg to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maesteg to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Maesteg to Aberdare is 20 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Maesteg to Aberdare.

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

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Maesteg to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Maesteg to Cardiff Centraltrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 20m
£20–35
Drive 19.5 mi
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1. Drive from Maesteg to Aberdarecar 19.5 mi
53 min
£5–7
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3bus 70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
3h 22m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maesteg to Aberdaretaxi 19.5 mi
53 min
£40–55

Maesteg to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Maesteg to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4 to Aberdare Library via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 3h 22m.

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