There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Coventry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 20m£58–97Drive 116.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Coventrycar 116.1 mi
2h 23m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 49m£32–55
Aberdare to Coventry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Coventry is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Coventry is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Coventry station. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Pool Meadow Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Coventry via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Aberdare and Coventry is 150 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Coventry without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Aberdare to Coventry, including transfers.
Aberdare to Coventry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Aberdare to Coventry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Coventry is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Coventry, England?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Coventry via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Pool Meadow Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Aberdare to Coventry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Aberdare to Coventry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Coventry is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Aberdare to Coventry.
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