There are 3 ways to get from Wigan to Aberdare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 13m£77–132Drive 161.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Aberdarecar 161.4 mi
3h 26m£40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 76
6h 43m£64–114
Wigan to Aberdare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Aberdare is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Wigan and Aberdare is 198 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Wigan to Aberdare, including transfers.
Wigan to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Aberdare is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Wigan to Aberdare.
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What companies run services between Wigan, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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