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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Aberdare is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Taffs Well station via London Heathrow Airport and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Aberdare via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Bedford to Aberdare?

The distance between Bedford and Aberdare is 223 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bedford to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Aberdare bus from?

Bedford to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Aberdare train from?

Bedford to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Bedford to Aberdare is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Bedford to Aberdare bus arrive?

Bedford to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bedford to Aberdare train arrive?

Bedford to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Aberdare is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Bedford to Aberdare.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Aberdare?

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 10m
£103–203
Drive 153.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Aberdarecar 153.2 mi
3h 16m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 20m
£41–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 52m
£89–160

Bedford to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Aberdare via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, Taffs Well station, and Taffs Well in around 8h 20m.

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