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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Aberdare is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Aberdare is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Newport to Aberdare?

The distance between Newport and Aberdare is 35 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £11 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Newport to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Aberdare bus from?

Newport to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from North Street station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Aberdare train from?

Newport to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Newport to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Newport to Aberdare is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and line 120 bus and line 61 bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Newport to Aberdare bus arrive?

Newport to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10 station.

Where does the Newport to Aberdare train arrive?

Newport to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.

Can I drive from Newport to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Aberdare is 26 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Newport to Aberdare.

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

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Newport to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and line 120 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 39m
£11–22
Drive 25.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Aberdarecar 25.6 mi
46 min
£7–10
Line 50 bus, line 120 bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from North Street to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10bus 50
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9bus 120
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2h 46m
£12–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Aberdaretaxi 25.6 mi
46 min
£110–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 28m
£9–15

Newport to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 34.4 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Aberdare Bus Station via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 2h 46m.

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