What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Birmingham is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Merthyr Bus Station 8 and Cardiff - North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Birmingham?

The distance between Aberdare and Birmingham is 131 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdare to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Aberdare to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Birmingham bus from?

Aberdare to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Birmingham train from?

Aberdare to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train or bus from Aberdare to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Aberdare to Birmingham bus arrive?

Aberdare to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Aberdare to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Birmingham is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Aberdare to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdare to Birmingham?

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Aberdare to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 52m
£53–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084 / ...
6h 38m
£24–36
Drive 108.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberdare to Birminghamcar 108.9 mi
2h 5m
£28–40
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 46m
£42–86

Aberdare to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 130.4 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Cardiff - North Road in around 6h 38m.

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