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Bristol to Abercynon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Abercynon takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Abercynon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 40m
£18–38

Bristol to Abercynon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Abercynon. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Abercynon at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 42m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 42m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 12m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 42m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 12m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 42m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 47m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 42m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales1h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Abercynon? 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 Bristol to Abercynon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Abercynon, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Abercynon via Cardiff Central in around 1h 40m.

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