The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aberdare takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Aberdare station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdare train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aberdare is 236.2 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 44m.