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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Aberdare is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Aberdare via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Aberdare?

The distance between Sheffield and Aberdare is 218 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Sheffield to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Aberdare bus from?

Sheffield to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Aberdare train from?

Sheffield to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Sheffield to Aberdare bus arrive?

Sheffield to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Aberdare train arrive?

Sheffield to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Aberdare is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Sheffield to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 538+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Sheffield to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Newport Train Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
4h 50m
£56–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
8h 21m
£37–91
Drive 181.5 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Aberdarecar 181.5 mi
3h 33m
£45–65
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 13m
£49–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 76
7h 26m
£47–127

Sheffield to Aberdare by train

111Weekly Trains

4h 50mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Aberdare via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Aberdare Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Newport Train Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 21m.

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