The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Aberdare takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 2 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Aberdare station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Aberdare train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Aberdare is 382.3 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 7h 5m.