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

The cheapest way to get from London to Aberfan is to bus which costs £24 - £85 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Aberfan is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between London and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between London and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from London to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from London to Aberfan?

The distance between London and Aberfan is 164 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Aberfan without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from London to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Aberfan bus from?

London to Aberfan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the London to Aberfan train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Aberfan?

The best way to get from London to Aberfan is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £85 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the London to Aberfan bus arrive?

London to Aberfan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the London to Aberfan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Aberfan is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from London to Aberfan.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Aberfan?

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Where can I stay near Aberfan?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Aberfan 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 Merthyr Valetrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 8m
£72–133
Bus
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1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 54m
£25–84
Drive 158.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Aberfancar 158.9 mi
3h 9m
£39–56
Bus via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
6h 36m
£36–76

London to Aberfan by train

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Distance: 163.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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