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How to get fromSheffield to Aberdareby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    4h 50m
    £57–163

  2. Bus, line 122 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus bus 122
    9h 1m
    £30–86

  3. Drive 181.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Aberdarecar car 181.5 mi
    3h 33m
    £45–65

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 10m
    £49–161

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 76
    7h 26m
    £49–127

Sheffield to Aberdare by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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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 Depot Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 9h 1m.

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