There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Aberdare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 16m£67–121Bus, line 122 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
7h 56m£32–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
7h 44mDrive 140.9 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Aberdarecar 140.9 mi
2h 57m£36–51
Northampton to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Aberdare is to bus and line 122 bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Depot Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Northampton and Aberdare is 181 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Northampton to Aberdare, including transfers.
Northampton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Park station.
Northampton to Aberdare train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Aberdare is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.
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 Depot Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 7h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Northampton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Northampton to Aberdare train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Aberdare is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Northampton to Aberdare.
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