The average train between Leicester and Aberdare takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Aberdare station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Leicester to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Leicester to Aberdare train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Leicester and Aberdare is 188.5 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 8m.