What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Manchester is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Manchester?

The distance between Aberdare and Manchester is 193 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdare to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Aberdare to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Manchester bus from?

Aberdare to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Manchester train from?

Aberdare to Manchester train services, operated by Arriva Trains Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdare to Manchester?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £330 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Aberdare to Manchester bus arrive?

Aberdare to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdare to Manchester train arrive?

Aberdare to Manchester train services, operated by Arriva Trains Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Manchester is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Aberdare to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdare to Manchester?

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Aberdare to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 7m
Drive 160 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdare to Manchestercar 160 mi
3h 43m
£39–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h 48m
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
7h 29m
£40–330

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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5h 10mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdare to Manchester.

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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