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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aberdare is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Depot Road via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Manchester to Aberdare?

The distance between Manchester and Aberdare is 193 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Manchester to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aberdare bus from?

Manchester to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aberdare train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Manchester to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to Aberdare bus arrive?

Manchester to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Manchester to Aberdare train arrive?

Manchester to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Aberdare is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Manchester to Aberdare.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Aberdare?

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Manchester to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 122 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 39m
£77–128
Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Aberdarecar 160.1 mi
3h 42m
£40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 76
6h 16m
£66–109
Bus, line 122 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
7h 50m
£43–98
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
7h 23m
£59–202

Manchester to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 191.4 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Depot Road via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 7h 50m.

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