There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Aberdare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 39m£56–93Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wolverhampton to Aberdarecar 100.7 mi
2h 18m£25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 76
6h 5m£45–81Bus, line 122 bus
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
7h 6m£28–46
Wolverhampton to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Aberdare is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Aberdare Library via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Aberdare is 144 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Wolverhampton to Aberdare, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Aberdare Library via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 7h 6m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- 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
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Wolverhampton to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Aberdare is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Wolverhampton to Aberdare.
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