What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberkenfig?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Aberkenfig. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 7 and arriving at Bryncoch Hall via Aberdare Bus Station 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberkenfig?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Sarn via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberkenfig is 46 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £15 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 7.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig train from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £15 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and line 172 bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Aberdare Bus Station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig is 27 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 9 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Sarntrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2h 21m
£15–25
Drive 26.8 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfigcar 26.8 mi
48 min
£7–10
Line 9 bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bryncoch Hallbus 172
3h 30m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfigtaxi 26.8 mi
48 min
£120–150
Line 78 bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus 78 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus 404
3h 45m
£15–21

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberkenfig by train

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Aberkenfig, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Sarn via Cardiff Central in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 7 to Bryncoch Hall via Aberdare Bus Station 12 in around 3h 30m.

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