What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Abercynon?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Abercynon is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Abercynon?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Abercynon is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Abercynon?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Abercynon station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Station Road via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Abercynon?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Abercynon via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Abercynon?

The distance between Birmingham and Abercynon is 124 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Abercynon without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Abercynon without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Abercynon?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Birmingham to Abercynon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Abercynon bus from?

Birmingham to Abercynon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Abercynon train from?

Birmingham to Abercynon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Abercynon?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Abercynon is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Birmingham to Abercynon bus arrive?

Birmingham to Abercynon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Abercynon train arrive?

Birmingham to Abercynon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Abercynon?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Abercynon is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Birmingham to Abercynon.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Abercynon?

Book your Birmingham to Abercynon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Abercynon?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Abercynon.

Birmingham to Abercynon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Abercynon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 46m
£53–79
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus 132 / ...
5h 31m
£25–47
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Abercynoncar 107.2 mi
2h 8m
£27–39
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain
3h 47m
£39–82

Birmingham to Abercynon by train

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Distance: 123 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Abercynon, Wales?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Abercynon via Cardiff Central in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Station Road via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 31m.

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