The average train between Aberdare and Newport takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Aberdare to Newport. 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 Newport. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Newport at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Newport. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Newport station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Aberdare to Newport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Newport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Aberdare to Newport train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Aberdare and Newport is 34.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 2m.