The average train between Bath and Aberfan takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to Aberfan. 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 Bath and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bath to Aberfan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa station and arriving at Merthyr Vale station via Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Bath to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
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The distance between Bath and Aberfan is 76.7 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 2h 19m.