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How to get fromSwansea to Maerdyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Maerdy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 172 bus

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Maerdy Courtbus bus 172
    2h 43m
    £15–28

  2. Drive  32.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Maerdycar car 32.8 mi
    42 min
    £9–12

  3. Train via Porth

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert
    3h 16m
    £23–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Maerdytaxi taxi 32.8 mi
    42 min
    £140–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    3h 21m
    £24–51

  6. Bus, line 172 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Maerdy Courtbus bus 172
    3h 22m
    £9–12

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  • Distance: 47.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Maerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Maerdy Court via Cardiff Central, Porth, and Porth Interchange Bay 6 in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Maerdy Court via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 3h 22m.

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