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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Leicester is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station 1 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Leicester?

The distance between Aberdare and Leicester is 171 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Aberdare to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Leicester bus from?

Aberdare to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Leicester?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Leicester is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Aberdare to Leicester bus arrive?

Aberdare to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdare to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Leicester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Aberdare to Leicester.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 13m
£70–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 54m
£30–50
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdare to Leicestercar 140.7 mi
2h 49m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
8h 8m
£53–101

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Aberdare to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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