Bristol to Aberfan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Aberfan takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. 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.

2h 4m
Duration: 57 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 2m

£19–39

Bristol to Aberfan train times

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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:27 PM → 7:20 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:57 PM → 7:50 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:26 PM → 8:20 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 8:50 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:05 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:14 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:20 AM
2h • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:20 AM
2h • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:20 AM
2h • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:20 AM
2h • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:20 AM
2h • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Aberfan? 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.