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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Aberdare is to bus and line 122 bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Aberdare Library via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Southampton to Aberdare?

The distance between Southampton and Aberdare is 138 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Southampton to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Aberdare bus from?

Southampton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Southampton to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Southampton to Aberdare bus arrive?

Southampton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Southampton to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Aberdare is 126 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Southampton to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Southampton to Aberdare - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 122 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 2m
£55–99
Bus, line 122 bus
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1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
6h 26m
£30–49
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Aberdarecar 125.3 mi
3h 4m
£31–45

Southampton to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Aberdare Library via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 6h 26m.

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