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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Aberdare travel guide

Aberdare Tourism | Aberdare Guide

You're Going to Love Aberdare

With a population of 32,756, Aberdare is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Aberdare deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Aberdare

Aberdare in December
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberdare in December
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aberdare

Plane

Although Aberdare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 22 miles from Aberdare. The shortest domestic flight to Aberdare departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberdare, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Aberdare to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Aberdare is the busiest station in Aberdare. Another popular train station is Aberdare Cwmbach, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberdare is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 143 miles from Aberdare. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberdare, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Aberdare takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Aberdare doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 22 miles from Aberdare. The shortest domestic flight to Aberdare departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberdare, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Aberdare to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Aberdare is the busiest station in Aberdare. Another popular train station is Aberdare Cwmbach, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberdare is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 143 miles from Aberdare. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberdare, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Aberdare takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Aberdare

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Aberdare

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Aberdare

Most booked hotels in Aberdare

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James' Place at Brynawel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Tunnel Cottages at Blaen-nant-y-Groes Farm
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Llwyn Onn Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Marquis Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£78+
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Bessemer Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Aberdare

Hiring a car in Aberdare costs £59 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Aberdare (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Aberdare is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Aberdare costs £59 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Aberdare (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Aberdare is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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