There are 3 ways to get from Harlech to Aberdare by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 34m£74–127Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Aberdarecar 118.9 mi
3h 4m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 76
9h 35m£68–112
Harlech to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Aberdare is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Aberdare via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Harlech and Aberdare is 226 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Harlech to Aberdare, including transfers.
Harlech to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
Harlech to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Aberdare is 120 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Harlech to Aberdare.
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What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Harlech to Aberdare via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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