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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Aberdare is to bus and train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Aberdare?

The distance between Heathrow and Aberdare is 162 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Aberdare without a car is to bus and train via Reading which takes 4h 16m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Heathrow to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Aberdare bus from?

Heathrow to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Heathrow to Aberdare bus arrive?

Heathrow to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Aberdare is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Heathrow to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 566+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Heathrow to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 132 bus

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

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Bus, train via Reading
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
4h 16m
£79–130
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
5h 30m
£25–38
Bus, line 132 bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus 132 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
5h 20m
£30–50
Drive 148.3 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Aberdarecar 148.3 mi
2h 47m
£37–54

Heathrow to Aberdare by bus and train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberdare Bus Station via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 20m.

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