The average train between Birmingham and Aberfan takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Aberfan. 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 Aberfan at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Aberfan station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Birmingham to Aberfan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Aberfan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
Book your Birmingham to Aberfan train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Aberfan is 132.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 3h 8m.