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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Aberdare is to bus and line 122 bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Depot Road via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Aberdare?

The distance between Basingstoke and Aberdare is 148 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Basingstoke to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Aberdare bus from?

Basingstoke to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Aberdare train from?

Basingstoke to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Aberdare is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Aberdare bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Aberdare train arrive?

Basingstoke to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Aberdare is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Basingstoke to Aberdare.

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

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Basingstoke to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 122 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 41m
£58–110
Bus, line 122 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
6h 43m
£28–46
Drive 123.6 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Aberdarecar 123.6 mi
2h 31m
£31–44
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 2m
£55–110

Basingstoke to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Depot Road via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 6h 43m.

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