The average train between Bristol and Aberdare takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 Bristol and Aberdare. 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 Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Bristol to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Bristol to Aberdare train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Aberdare is 65.6 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 16m.
