There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Aberdare by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
6h 45m£94–186Drive 184.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Aberdarecar 184.6 mi
3h 38m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 10m£97–179
Cornwall to Aberdare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Aberdare is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Aberdare via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Cornwall and Aberdare is 228 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Aberdare without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 45m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Cornwall to Aberdare, including transfers.
Cornwall to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Cornwall to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Aberdare is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cornwall to Aberdare.
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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Aberdare via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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