How to get to Birmingham from Aberdare

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Compare train for Aberdare to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Aberdare to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £24.

Distance: 136 km

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£24

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£30

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5h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Aberdare to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £24.
The fastest way to travel from Aberdare to Birmingham is by coach with an average journey time of 5h 26m.
Yes, you can take a train between Aberdare and Birmingham.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Aberdare to Birmingham

How to get to Birmingham from Aberdare by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Aberdare to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    14:156h00
    Aberdare
    20:15Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    14:156h00
    Aberdare
    20:15Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    14:156h00
    Aberdare
    20:15Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Aberdare to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdare to Birmingham.

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You can travel between Aberdare and Birmingham by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberdare to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £24.
The fastest way to travel from Aberdare to Birmingham is by coach with an average journey time of 5h 26m.
The Aberdare to Birmingham distance is approximately 136 km.
The average frequency per day from Aberdare to Birmingham is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdare and Birmingham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdare to Birmingham:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bridgend, Sarn Odeon and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberdare to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aberdare to Birmingham:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Aberdare to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Aberdare to Birmingham, you can take a train.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.

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