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Holyhead to Aberdare trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Aberdare takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

6h 17m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 19m
£86–138

Holyhead to Aberdare train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 13m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 254.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 52m.

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