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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Aberdare is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Leicester to Aberdare?

The distance between Leicester and Aberdare is 171 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Leicester to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Aberdare bus from?

Leicester to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Aberdare train from?

Leicester to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Leicester to Aberdare is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Leicester to Aberdare bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Aberdare train arrive?

Leicester to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Aberdare is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Leicester to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 9m
£69–109
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
6h 5m
£31–52
Drive 140.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Aberdarecar 140.2 mi
2h 48m
£35–51
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
6h 13m
£58–114

Leicester to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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