What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Aberfan?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Aberfan is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Aberfan?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Aberfan is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Aberfan?

The distance between Liverpool and Aberfan is 194 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Aberfan without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Aberfan without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Aberfan?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Liverpool to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Aberfan bus from?

Liverpool to Aberfan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Aberfan train from?

Liverpool to Aberfan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Aberfan is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Liverpool to Aberfan bus arrive?

Liverpool to Aberfan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Liverpool to Aberfan train arrive?

Liverpool to Aberfan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Aberfan is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Liverpool to Aberfan.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Aberfan?

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain
5h 12m
£74–137
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
8h 49m
£30–50
Drive 145.3 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Aberfancar 145.3 mi
3h 19m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 56m
£72–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
10h 32m

Liverpool to Aberfan by train

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Aberfan, Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Merthyr Vale via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Capel Smyrna via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 12 in around 8h 49m.

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