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

The cheapest way to get from Pencoed to Aberdare is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pencoed to Aberdare is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pencoed and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Pencoed to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Pencoed War Memorial and arriving at Aberdare Library via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Pencoed and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Pencoed to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Pencoed and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Pencoed to Aberdare?

The distance between Pencoed and Aberdare is 39 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pencoed to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £15 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Pencoed to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pencoed to Aberdare bus from?

Pencoed to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Pencoed to Aberdare train from?

Pencoed to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pencoed station.

Train or bus from Pencoed to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Pencoed to Aberdare is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Pencoed to Aberdare bus arrive?

Pencoed to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Aberdare Library station.

Where does the Pencoed to Aberdare train arrive?

Pencoed to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pencoed to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Pencoed to Aberdare is 21 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Pencoed to Aberdare.

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

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Pencoed to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pencoed to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 49m
£16–27
Drive 20.9 mi
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1. Drive from Pencoed to Aberdarecar 20.9 mi
51 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
2h 36m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pencoed to Aberdaretaxi 20.9 mi
51 min
£45–55
Line 65 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Min-y-Nant to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus 65
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
2h 50m

Pencoed to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Pencoed to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Library hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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