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How to get fromManchester to Aberdareby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    4h 39m
    £64–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 19m
    £34–52

  3. Drive  160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Aberdarecar car 160.1 mi
    3h 42m
    £40–57

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 32m
    £55–247

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    5h 44m
    £80–135

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 24m
    £74–181

Manchester to Aberdare by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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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, Shudehill Interchange to Aberdare Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 19m.

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