There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Aberdare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 33m£58–97Bus, line 122 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
6h 58m£29–47Drive 116.3 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Aberdarecar 116.3 mi
2h 23m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullringbus X1
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
6h 45m£44–92
Coventry to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Aberdare is to bus and line 122 bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Depot Road via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Coventry and Aberdare is 150 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Coventry to Aberdare, including transfers.
Coventry to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Coventry to Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Depot Road via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 6h 58m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Coventry to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Coventry to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Aberdare is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Coventry to Aberdare.
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