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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    5h 11m
    £77–132

  2. Drive 161.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Aberdarecar car 161.4 mi
    3h 26m
    £40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 76
    6h 40m
    £64–114

  4. Line 132 bus, bus, line 122 bus, line 172 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lanebus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from Market Street to St Peter's Squarebus bus V2
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    4. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus bus 122
    5. Take the bus from Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 to Depot Roadbus bus 172
    10h 3m
    £49–105

Wigan to Aberdare by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Depot Road via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 10h 3m.

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