The average train between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff Bay 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 Cardiff Bay and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Bay is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bay station and arriving at Aberdare station via Radyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Cardiff Bay to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Bay station.
Cardiff Bay to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Cardiff Bay to Aberdare train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare is 34.1 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare via Radyr in around 1h 24m.
