The average train between Bristol and Aberfan takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 Bristol and Aberfan. 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 Aberfan at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Aberfan station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Bristol to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
Book your Bristol to Aberfan train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Aberfan is 58.1 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 1h 57m.