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Bradford to Aberdare trains

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The average train between Bradford and Aberdare takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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.

7h 14m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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  1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 33m
£76–135

Bradford to Aberdare train times

Trains run hourly between Bradford and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 3 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Aberdare? 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.

Map of how to get from Bradford to Aberdare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Aberdare via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 33m.

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