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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Aberdare is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Little Theatre via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Chester to Aberdare?

The distance between Chester and Aberdare is 171 miles. The road distance is 127.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chester to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aberdare bus from?

Chester to Aberdare bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Grosvenor Street station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Chester to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 2 bus and bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Chester to Aberdare bus arrive?

Chester to Aberdare bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 7.

Where does the Chester to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Aberdare is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Chester to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Chester to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 22m
£67–93
Drive 126.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Aberdarecar 126.3 mi
2h 46m
£32–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 76
5h 46m
£57–81
Line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Grosvenor Street to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
5. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Little Theatrebus 89 / ...
8h 44m

Chester to Aberdare by train

55Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Aberdare.

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Little Theatre via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 8h 44m.

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