The average train between Bath and Aberfan takes 2h 36m 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 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Aberfan station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Bath to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
Book your Bath to Aberfan train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bath and Aberfan is 76.7 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 2h 23m.