There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Nottingham 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 Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
5h 18m£78–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
8h 44m£40–65Drive 160.8 mi
- Drive from Aberdare to Nottinghamcar 160.8 mi
2h 52m£40–58
Aberdare to Nottingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Nottingham is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Nottingham via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Aberdare and Nottingham is 188 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Aberdare to Nottingham, including transfers.
Aberdare to Nottingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Aberdare to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Nottingham is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Nottingham via Cardiff Central in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 44m.
- 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 Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- 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 Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdare to Nottingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Aberdare to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Nottingham is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Aberdare to Nottingham.
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