There are 6 ways to get from Aberdare to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain
6h 10m£122–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 39m£38–64Drive 205.3 mi
- Drive from Aberdare to Leedscar 205.3 mi
4h 9m£50–72Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
7h 28m£75–164Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
6h 43m£89–162Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
7h 4m£88–217
Aberdare to Leeds by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Leeds is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Leeds is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff North Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Leeds via Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Aberdare and Leeds is 254 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Aberdare to Leeds, including transfers.
Aberdare to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Aberdare to Leeds train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Leeds is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Leeds, England?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Leeds via Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–240
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdare to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Aberdare to Leeds train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Leeds is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Aberdare to Leeds.
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