The average train between Newport and Aberfan takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Newport 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 Newport and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Aberfan station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Newport to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
Book your Newport to Aberfan train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Newport and Aberfan is 26.6 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 1h 27m.
