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How to get fromAberdare to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 7m
    £63–102

  2. Drive  160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberdare to Manchestercar car 160 mi
    3h 43m
    £40–57

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 40m
    £57–92

  4. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 38m
    £51–216

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    7h 2m
    £75–180

Aberdare to Manchester by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central in around 5h 7m.

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