What is the cheapest way to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare is to line 446 bus and bus and line 9 bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare?

The fastest way to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Thorpe Park and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Thorpe Park to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Thorpe Park Main Entrance and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Heathrow Terminal 4 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Thorpe Park and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Thorpe Park to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Chertsey and arriving at Aberdare via Virginia Water, Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Thorpe Park to Aberdare?

The distance between Thorpe Park and Aberdare is 156 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.

How do I travel from Thorpe Park to Aberdare without a car?

The best way to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thorpe Park to Aberdare bus from?

Thorpe Park to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 4 station.

Where do I catch the Thorpe Park to Aberdare train from?

Thorpe Park to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Thorpe Park to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Thorpe Park to Aberdare is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Thorpe Park to Aberdare bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thorpe Park to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thorpe Park to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Thorpe Park to Aberdare is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Thorpe Park to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 565+ hotels available in Aberdare.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
5h 3m
£60–116
Line 446 bus, bus, line 9 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thorpe Park Main Entrance to Hatton Cross Stationbus 446
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Gadlys Terracebus 89 / ...
8h 43m
£32–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sophia Gardensbus 202
7h 28m
£37–65
Drive 144.2 mi
1. Drive from Thorpe Park to Aberdarecar 144.2 mi
2h 52m
£37–53

Thorpe Park to Aberdare by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 155.4 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Thorpe Park, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Thorpe Park to Aberdare via Chertsey, Virginia Water, Reading, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sophia Gardens every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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