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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Aberdare is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Public Transport Interchange, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Aberdare via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Aberdare?

The distance between Plymouth and Aberdare is 188 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Plymouth to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Aberdare bus from?

Plymouth to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Aberdare train from?

Plymouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Plymouth to Aberdare bus arrive?

Plymouth to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Plymouth to Aberdare train arrive?

Plymouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Aberdare is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Plymouth to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Plymouth to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
4h 25m
£81–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
7h 24m
£31–59
Drive 162.6 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Aberdarecar 162.6 mi
3h 2m
£40–57
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 56m
£82–159

Plymouth to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 187.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Aberdare via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Aberdare Bus Station via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 24m.

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