- Distance: 18.5 mi
- Duration: 45 min
The average train between Cardiff and Aberfan takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 11:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street station and arriving at Merthyr Vale station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Cardiff to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.
Cardiff to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Aberfan is 26.2 km. The road distance is 33 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Vale hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 45 min.
