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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Aberdare by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    4h 21m
    £79–130
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberdaretrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    5h 30m
    £24–38
  3. Drive  148.3 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Aberdarecar car 148.3 mi
    2h 47m
    £37–53
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LHR - CWL
    6h 8m
    £124–302
  5. Bus, line 122 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus bus 122
    6h 16m
    £31–52

Heathrow to Aberdare by bus, foot, and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Aberdare, Wales?

KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberdare Library via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 6h 16m.

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