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How to get fromAberdare to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberdare to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    4h 45m
    £82–155

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Aberdare to London Gatwick-LGWrideshare rideshare 173.9 mi
    3h 19m
    £16–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    6h 21m
    £39–99

  4. Drive 173.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdare to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car car 173.9 mi
    3h 19m
    £42–61

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 40m
    £76–193

  6. Bus via Merthyr Bus Station 8

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    8h 21m
    £32–51

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    6h 34m
    £95–164

Aberdare to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Gatwick Airport via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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