The average train between Aberdare and Cardiff Bay takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aberdare and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Cardiff Bay station via Pontypridd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Aberdare to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bay station.
Book your Aberdare to Cardiff Bay train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberdare and Cardiff Bay is 34.1 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay via Pontypridd in around 1h 12m.
