The average train between Liverpool and Aberfan takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. 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 6:08 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 station and arriving at Aberfan station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Liverpool to Aberfan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Aberfan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
Book your Liverpool to Aberfan train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Liverpool and Aberfan is 192.7 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Merthyr Vale via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 11m.