The average train between Aberdare and Swansea takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Aberdare to Swansea. 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 Swansea. 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 Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Swansea station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Aberdare to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Aberdare to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Aberdare and Swansea is 35.6 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 2h 8m.