The average train between Gloucester and Aberdare takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Gloucester to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Gloucester to Aberdare train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Gloucester and Aberdare is 84.6 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 25m.