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

The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Aberdare is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlech to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Harlech and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Harlech station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Little Theatre via The Australia, Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Harlech and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Aberdare via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Harlech to Aberdare?

The distance between Harlech and Aberdare is 226 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlech to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Harlech to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlech to Aberdare bus from?

Harlech to Aberdare bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Where do I catch the Harlech to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Harlech to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Harlech to Aberdare is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Harlech to Aberdare bus arrive?

Harlech to Aberdare bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Where does the Harlech to Aberdare train arrive?

Harlech to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Harlech to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Aberdare is 120 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Harlech to Aberdare.

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

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Harlech to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 32m
£62–126
Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harlech to Aberdarecar 118.9 mi
3h 3m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
7h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
8h 50m

Harlech to Aberdare by train

53Weekly Trains

7h 32mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.4 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Harlech to Aberdare via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Little Theatre via The Australia, Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 8h 50m.

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