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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Aberdare is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Gadlys Terrace via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Aberdare?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Aberdare is 129 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Shrewsbury to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Aberdare bus from?

Shrewsbury to Aberdare bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Aberdare is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Aberdare bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Aberdare bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Aberdare is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Shrewsbury to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Shrewsbury to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 28m
£43–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
6h 8m
£16–24
Train, bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 76
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Gadlys Terracebus 89 / ...
4h 56m
£37–58
Drive 94.6 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Aberdarecar 94.6 mi
2h 10m
£24–34

Shrewsbury to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gadlys Terrace via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 6h 8m.

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