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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ebbw Vale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ebbw Vale

With a population of 18,345, Ebbw Vale is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ebbw Vale to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ebbw Vale in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ebbw Vale

Plane

Although Ebbw Vale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 43 km from Ebbw Vale. The shortest domestic flight to Ebbw Vale departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ebbw Vale, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ebbw Vale to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 2.4 km from the city centre, Ebbw Vale Parkway is the busiest station in Ebbw Vale. Another popular train station is Ebbw Vale Town, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ebbw Vale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 215 km from Ebbw Vale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ebbw Vale, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ebbw Vale takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

Although Ebbw Vale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 43 km from Ebbw Vale. The shortest domestic flight to Ebbw Vale departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ebbw Vale, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ebbw Vale to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 2.4 km from the city centre, Ebbw Vale Parkway is the busiest station in Ebbw Vale. Another popular train station is Ebbw Vale Town, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ebbw Vale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 215 km from Ebbw Vale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ebbw Vale, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ebbw Vale takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Ebbw Vale

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Ebbw Vale

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ebbw Vale

Most booked hotels in Ebbw Vale

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Miners log cabin
0 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Tredegar Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Castle Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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Lord Nelson Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Cambrian Bar & Grill
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Best Western Ebbw Vale
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Ebbw Vale

Hiring a car in Ebbw Vale costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 99% cheaper than airport locations in Ebbw Vale.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ebbw Vale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ebbw Vale is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ebbw Vale costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 99% cheaper than airport locations in Ebbw Vale.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ebbw Vale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ebbw Vale is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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