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How to get fromNewport to Aberfanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Aberfan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 26m
    £10–20

  2. Drive  22.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Aberfancar car 22.2 mi
    45 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2h 14m
    £8–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newport to Aberfantaxi taxi 22.2 mi
    45 min
    £100–120

Newport to Aberfan by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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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.

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