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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Aberdare is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Aberdare?

The distance between Birmingham and Aberdare is 131 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Birmingham to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Aberdare bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Aberdare is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Birmingham to Aberdare bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Aberdare is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Birmingham to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 565+ hotels available in Aberdare.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Aberdare 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 Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 22m
£55–83
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 14m
£26–48
Drive 108.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Aberdarecar 108.7 mi
2h 4m
£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 Aberdaretrain
4h 24m
£41–86

Birmingham to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 130.4 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberdare Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 14m.

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