Edinburgh to Aberdare Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Aberdare takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

9h 19m
Duration: 402 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

7h 51m

£107–215

Edinburgh to Aberdare train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:51 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 9:47 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
14h 25m • 2 changes
6:51 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day
14h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:01 AM → 10:16 AM
9h 15m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:16 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:16 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:16 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:16 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:16 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:16 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Aberdare? 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.