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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Reading is to line 61 bus and line 132 bus and bus and line 600 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Bridge Street via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Reading. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Reading via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Reading?

The distance between Aberdare and Reading is 132 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Aberdare to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Reading bus from?

Aberdare to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Reading train from?

Aberdare to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train or bus from Aberdare to Reading?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Reading is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and line 132 bus and bus and line 600 bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Aberdare to Reading bus arrive?

Aberdare to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberdare to Reading train arrive?

Aberdare to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Reading is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Aberdare to Reading.

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

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Aberdare to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, line 61 bus, and line 132 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Reading by train, bus, or car

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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 Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 20m
£54–110
Line 61 bus, line 132 bus, bus, line 600 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Readingbus
4. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bridge Streetbus 600 / ...
6h 16m
£22–35
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Aberdare to Readingcar 122.3 mi
2h 24m
£30–44

Aberdare to Reading by train

177Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aberdare to Reading via Cardiff Central in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Bridge Street via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 6h 16m.

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