The average train between Liverpool and Aberfan takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Liverpool to Aberfan? 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 Liverpool to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Merthyr Vale station via Crewe station and Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Liverpool to Aberfan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
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The distance between Liverpool and Aberfan is 192.7 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Merthyr Vale via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 12m.