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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdare is to fly and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdare is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aberdare?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aberdare is 404 miles. The road distance is 359.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdare without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 49m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberdare train from?

Edinburgh to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberdare train arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Aberdare is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Edinburgh to Aberdare.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Aberdare train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 539+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Edinburgh to Aberdare - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberdare by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 49m
£58–226
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
7h 5m
£38–206
Drive 357 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aberdarecar 357 mi
6h 54m
£88–127
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 53m
£42–130
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 28m
£71–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 76
10h 8m
£78–189
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
6h 45m
£59–133
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
7h 15m
£56–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 33m
£92–282

Edinburgh to Aberdare by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 49m.

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