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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Aberdare is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £17 - £40 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Aberdare via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Croydon to Aberdare?

The distance between Croydon and Aberdare is 184 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Croydon to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Aberdare train from?

Croydon to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Croydon to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Croydon to Aberdare train arrive?

Croydon to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Aberdare is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Croydon to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 20m
£54–137
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 52m
£18–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
6h 21m
£25–48
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Aberdarecar 168.2 mi
3h 22m
£41–60
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 20m
£55–136

Croydon to Aberdare by train

205Weekly Trains

4h 20mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.6 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £8–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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