The average train between Birmingham and Aberdare takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Aberdare. 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 Birmingham and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Birmingham to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Birmingham to Aberdare train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Aberdare is 135.9 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 22m.