What is the cheapest way to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare?

The fastest way to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between West Glamorgan and Aberdare?

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

Is there a direct train between West Glamorgan and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from West Glamorgan to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from West Glamorgan to Aberdare?

The distance between West Glamorgan and Aberdare is 55 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

How do I travel from West Glamorgan to Aberdare without a car?

The best way to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £22 - £45.

How long does it take to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Glamorgan to Aberdare bus from?

West Glamorgan to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Blue Star Garage station.

Where do I catch the West Glamorgan to Aberdare train from?

West Glamorgan to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from West Glamorgan to Aberdare?

The best way to get from West Glamorgan to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the West Glamorgan to Aberdare bus arrive?

West Glamorgan to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the West Glamorgan to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Glamorgan to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between West Glamorgan to Aberdare is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from West Glamorgan to Aberdare.

How do I get a train ticket from West Glamorgan to Aberdare?

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 10m
£22–43
Drive 29.9 mi
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1. Drive from West Glamorgan to Aberdarecar 29.9 mi
42 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blue Star Garage to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
3h 9m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Glamorgan to Aberdaretaxi 29.9 mi
42 min
£60–80

West Glamorgan to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 55 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between West Glamorgan, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Star Garage to Aberdare Library via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 3h 9m.

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