There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Aberdare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 45m£79–119Bus, line 122 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
7h 56m£37–60Drive 160.8 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Aberdarecar 160.8 mi
2h 51m£40–58
Nottingham to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Aberdare is to bus and line 122 bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Aberdare Library via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Nottingham and Aberdare is 188 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Nottingham to Aberdare, including transfers.
Nottingham to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aberdare Library via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 7h 56m.
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Nottingham to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Aberdare is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Nottingham to Aberdare.
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