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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Aberdare is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Aberdare is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Aberdare Library via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Aberdare?

The distance between Porthcawl and Aberdare is 50 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Aberdare without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 30m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Porthcawl to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Aberdare bus from?

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

Where does the Porthcawl to Aberdare bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Aberdare is 37 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Porthcawl to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 568+ hotels available in Aberdare.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Northways to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus X2
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
2h 30m
£16–32
Drive 36.7 mi
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1. Drive from Porthcawl to Aberdarecar 36.7 mi
42 min
£9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
3h 9m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Aberdaretaxi 36.7 mi
42 min
£160–200

Porthcawl to Aberdare by bus and train

206Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Library every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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