The average train between Aberdare and Stoke-on-Trent takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdare to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Aberdare to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Aberdare to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdare and Stoke-on-Trent is 167.1 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Stoke-on-Trent via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 4h 54m.