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

The cheapest way to get from London to Aberdare is to bus and train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between London and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from London to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from London to Aberdare?

The distance between London and Aberdare is 168 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from London to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Aberdare bus from?

London to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Aberdare train from?

London to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Aberdare?

The best way to get from London to Aberdare is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the London to Aberdare bus arrive?

London to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the London to Aberdare train arrive?

London to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from London to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Aberdare is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from London to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 21m
£68–121
Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
5h 20m
£25–39
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Aberdarecar 162.3 mi
3h 11m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 56m
£34–55

London to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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