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

The cheapest way to get from London to Aberdare is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between London and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from London to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from London to Aberdare?

The distance between London and Aberdare is 168 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from London to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Aberdare bus from?

London to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Aberdare?

The best way to get from London to Aberdare is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the London to Aberdare bus arrive?

London to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the London to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Aberdare is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from London to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 537+ hotels available in Aberdare.

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

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

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

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 / ...
3h 19m
£42–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 40m
£16–38
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Aberdarecar 162.3 mi
3h 11m
£39–56
Bus via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
6h 50m
£29–63

London to Aberdare by train

205Weekly Trains

3h 19mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £8–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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