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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberdare is to bus and line 122 bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Aberdare Library via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Aberdare?

The distance between Portsmouth and Aberdare is 163 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Portsmouth to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Aberdare bus from?

Portsmouth to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Aberdare train from?

Portsmouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Aberdare bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Aberdare train arrive?

Portsmouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Aberdare is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Portsmouth to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Portsmouth to Aberdare - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 122 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 46m
£66–118
Bus, line 122 bus
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1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
7h 21m
£33–55
Drive 144.4 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Aberdarecar 144.4 mi
3h 20m
£36–52

Portsmouth to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Aberdare Library via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 7h 21m.

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