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How to get fromBrighton to Aberdareby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    5h 18m
    £99–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    9h 2m
    £37–59

  3. Drive  189.1 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Aberdarecar car 189.1 mi
    3h 57m
    £47–68

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 45m
    £107–227

  5. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 42m
    £80–149

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    7h 58m
    £73–183

Brighton to Aberdare by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Aberdare Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 2m.

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