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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Abercynon takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Abercynon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 45m
£66–116

London to Abercynon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between London and Abercynon. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Abercynon at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 52m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 52m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 52m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 52m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 52m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 52m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales12h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 38m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to Abercynon? 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.

Map of how to get from London to Abercynon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between London, England and Abercynon, Wales?

You can take a train from London Paddington to Abercynon via Cardiff Central in around 2h 45m.

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