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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 4 and arriving at Little Theatre via Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Aberdare?

The distance between Pontypool and Aberdare is 46 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare without a car is to train via Cwmbran which takes 2h 39m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Pontypool to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Aberdare bus from?

Pontypool to Aberdare bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Town Hall 4 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypool to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare is to train via Cwmbran which takes 2h 39m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 76 bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Pontypool to Aberdare bus arrive?

Pontypool to Aberdare bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 5 station.

Where does the Pontypool to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Aberdare is 23 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Pontypool to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 564+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Pontypool to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 76 bus

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

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Train via Cwmbran
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 39m
£19–32
Drive 22.6 mi
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1. Drive from Pontypool to Aberdarecar 22.6 mi
36 min
£6–8
Bus, line 76 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 4 to Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 5bus X2
2. Take the bus from Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 76
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Little Theatrebus 89 / ...
2h 57m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Aberdaretaxi 22.6 mi
36 min
£45–60
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 43m
£19–34

Pontypool to Aberdare by bus and train

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Distance: 45.3 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Park Road to Aberdare via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Little Theatre via Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 2h 57m.

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