Rome2Rio

How to get fromNorthampton to Aberdareby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Aberdare

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    5h 16m
    £67–127
  2. Drive  141 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Aberdarecar car 141 mi
    2h 57m
    £35–51
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    8h 3m
    £38–65
  4. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk905 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 52m
    £35–54

Northampton to Aberdare by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Aberdare via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5, and Cardiff Central in around 8h 3m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There