There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 31m£62–370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
9h 36m£24–56Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
9h 26m£36–90Drive 204.9 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Aberdarecar 204.9 mi
4h 7m£51–73Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
- Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
8h 15m£56–182Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 31m£61–147Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 16m£50–203
Leeds to Aberdare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Aberdare is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Aberdare is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Friars Walk 15, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Aberdare via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Leeds and Aberdare is 255 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £370.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Leeds to Aberdare, including transfers.
Leeds to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Aberdare is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Aberdare via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Aberdare Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Friars Walk 15, Kingsway GR, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–380
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–95
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £60–280
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–350
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Barry to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leeds to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Aberdare is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Leeds to Aberdare.
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