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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Aberdare is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.

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 £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Gadlys Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

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 8m.

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 8m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 8m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Leicester to Aberdare bus arrive?

Leicester to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 8m
£85–125
Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Aberdarecar 140.2 mi
2h 48m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
7h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
9h 4m
£41–104

Leicester to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Gadlys Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 9h 4m.

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