Road Trip Brecon → Aberfan - 38 km / 34 min | Map, Stops, Rideshares & Tips

How to Travel from

Brecon to Aberfan

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Brecon Aberfan

Cheapest

By car (38 km)

34 min

38 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

34 min

38 km.

from $2.07

Bus, Train

1 h 1 min

27 km.

from $11.48

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Merthyr

Ave. Duration:

9 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.28–$3.54

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from St David's Church to Merthyr

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.23–$12.02

Bus from Free Street to Merthyr

Ave. Duration:

34 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.86–$12.66

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 10 to Capel

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.30–$5.95

What is the cheapest way to get from Brecon to Aberfan?

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Aberfan is to drive which costs $7.07 - $10.87 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brecon to Aberfan?

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Aberfan is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $7.07 - $10.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Brecon to Aberfan?

The distance between Brecon and Aberfan is 37 km. The road distance is 37.7 km.

How do I travel from Brecon to Aberfan without a car?

The best way to get from Brecon to Aberfan without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 1m and costs $9.24 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from Brecon to Aberfan?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Brecon to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Aberfan bus from?

Brecon to Aberfan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Free Street station.

Where does the Brecon to Aberfan bus arrive?

Brecon to Aberfan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Brecon to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Aberfan is 38 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Brecon to Aberfan.

Where can I stay near Aberfan?

There are 437+ hotels available in Aberfan. Prices start at $50.70 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Four ways to Travel from Brecon to Aberfan

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brecon to Aberfan?

What is the fastest way to get from Brecon to Aberfan?

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Aberfan?

How far is it from Brecon to Aberfan?

How do I travel from Brecon to Aberfan without a car?

How long does it take to get from Brecon to Aberfan?

Where do I catch the Brecon to Aberfan bus from?

Where does the Brecon to Aberfan bus arrive?

Can I drive from Brecon to Aberfan?

Where can I stay near Aberfan?