There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Lancaster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
6h£90–155Drive 200 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Lancastercar 200 mi
4h 5m£49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 25m£59–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
8h 5m£85–152
Aberdare to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Lancaster is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway GR, Sophia Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Lancaster via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Aberdare and Lancaster is 234 miles. The road distance is 201.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Aberdare to Lancaster, including transfers.
Aberdare to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Aberdare to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Lancaster is to train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Lancaster via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Bus Station Night Std via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 25m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdare to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Aberdare to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Lancaster is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Aberdare to Lancaster.
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