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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Aberfan is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Aberfan is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport station to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Newport Train Station and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Newport to Aberfan?

The distance between Newport and Aberfan is 31 miles. The road distance is 22.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Aberfan without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £11 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Newport to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Aberfan bus from?

Newport to Aberfan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Aberfan train from?

Newport to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Newport to Aberfan is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 81 bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Newport to Aberfan bus arrive?

Newport to Aberfan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Newport to Aberfan train arrive?

Newport to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Newport to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Aberfan is 22 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Newport to Aberfan.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 26m
£12–23
Drive 22.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Aberfancar 22.2 mi
45 min
£6–8
Line 30 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 Merthyr Valetrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Aberfantaxi 22.2 mi
45 min
£80–100
Bus, line 81 bus
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 to Capel Smyrnabus 81
2h 54m
£11–17

Newport to Aberfan by train

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Distance: 30.8 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport Train Station to Capel Smyrna via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 in around 2h 54m.

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