What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Ebbw Vale?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson station to Ebbw Vale station. However, there are services departing from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Ebbw Vale Bus Station Stand 3 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Ebbw Vale?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Ebbw Vale. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Mynach and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Nelson to Ebbw Vale?

The distance between Nelson and Ebbw Vale is 21 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How do I travel from Nelson to Ebbw Vale without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale without a car is to line 7 bus and line 151 bus and train which takes 1h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Ebbw Vale bus from?

Nelson to Ebbw Vale bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Ebbw Vale train from?

Nelson to Ebbw Vale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Mynach station.

Train or bus from Nelson to Ebbw Vale?

The best way to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 78 bus and line 76 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Nelson to Ebbw Vale bus arrive?

Nelson to Ebbw Vale bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Nelson to Ebbw Vale train arrive?

Nelson to Ebbw Vale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Ebbw Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Ebbw Vale is 14 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Nelson to Ebbw Vale.

Where can I stay near Ebbw Vale?

There are 865+ hotels available in Ebbw Vale.

Nelson to Ebbw Vale - 6 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, and line 151 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Ebbw Vale by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 7 bus, line 151 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5bus 7
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 6 to Co-opbus 151 / ...
3. Take the train from Newbridge to Ebbw Vale Towntrain
1h 32m
Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Ebbw Valecar 14.2 mi
31 min
£4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Ystrad Mynach to Cardiff Centraltrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2h 26m
£16–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Ebbw Valetaxi 14.2 mi
31 min
£30–40
Line 78 bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 78 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Ebbw Vale Bus Station Stand 3bus 76
1h 54m
£8–13
Line 7 bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5bus 7
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 8 to Ebbw Vale Bus Station Stand 3bus 26
2h 17m

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Nelson, Wales and Ebbw Vale, Wales?

You can take a bus from Springfield Terrace to Ebbw Vale Town via Ystrad Mynach Station, Ystrad Mynach, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Ebbw Vale Bus Station Stand 3 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 1h 54m.

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