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

The cheapest way to get from London to Aberfan is to bus and line 27 bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Aberfan is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.

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 Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12 via Kingsway GB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m 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 Victoria 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 13m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 27 bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 36m.

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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Where can I stay near Aberfan?

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London to Aberfan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 27 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 13m
£72–137
Bus, line 27 bus
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1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GB to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12bus 27 / ...
5h 36m
£27–45
Drive 158.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Aberfancar 158.9 mi
3h 9m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 54m
£38–82

London to Aberfan by train

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Distance: 163.5 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff North Road, Kingsway GB, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 36m.

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