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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Aberdare is to bus via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Little Theatre via London Heathrow Airport, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Aberdare via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Luton to Aberdare?

The distance between Luton and Aberdare is 203 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Luton to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Aberdare bus from?

Luton to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Aberdare train from?

Luton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Luton to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Luton to Aberdare bus arrive?

Luton to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Luton to Aberdare train arrive?

Luton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Aberdare is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Luton to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
4h 48m
£91–181
Bus via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 40m
£28–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 29m
£43–101
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Aberdarecar 154.7 mi
3h 19m
£38–55

Luton to Aberdare by train

171Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Aberdare via Heathrow Terminal 5, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 29m.

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