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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Aberdare is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Aberdare is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Scotland to Aberdare?

The distance between Scotland and Aberdare is 404 miles. The road distance is 361.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Scotland to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aberdare bus from?

Scotland to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aberdare train from?

Scotland to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Scotland to Aberdare is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Scotland to Aberdare bus arrive?

Scotland to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Scotland to Aberdare train arrive?

Scotland to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Aberdare is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Scotland to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 543+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Scotland to Aberdare - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 50m
£73–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
12h 38m
£34–66
Drive 359.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Aberdarecar 359.3 mi
6h 39m
£88–127
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 41m
£36–105
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 27m
£74–209
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
9h 39m
£210–636
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 53m
£46–122
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 55m
£83–220
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
6h 21m
£49–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
7h 15m
£60–186
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
7h 8m
£50–172

Scotland to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 402 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Scotland and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Aberdare Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 12h 38m.

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