There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff CentralAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to DerbyCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 42m£46–160Drive 147.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Derby147.7 mi
2h 46m£38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 276
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
7h 16m£48–106
Aberdare to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Derby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Derby. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Derby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Aberdare and Derby is 173 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Derby without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Aberdare to Derby, including transfers.
Aberdare to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Derby is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Aberdare to Derby.
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You can take a train from Aberdare to Derby via Cardiff Central in around 4h 42m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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