What is the cheapest way to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash?

The cheapest way to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash?

The fastest way to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between West Glamorgan and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct bus from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Blue Star Garage and arriving at Oxford Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between West Glamorgan and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct train from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash?

The distance between West Glamorgan and Mountain Ash is 52 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash bus from?

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

Where do I catch the West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash train from?

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

Train or bus from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash?

The best way to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 404 bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash?

Yes, the driving distance between West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash is 34 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ashtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 56m
£20–40
Drive 33.8 mi
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1. Drive from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ashcar 33.8 mi
48 min
£9–12
Bus, line 404 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 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 404
3h 16m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Glamorgan to Mountain Ashtaxi 33.8 mi
48 min
£70–90

West Glamorgan to Mountain Ash by train

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Distance: 51.2 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between West Glamorgan, Wales and Mountain Ash, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Star Garage to Oxford Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 16m.

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