The average train between Portsmouth and Aberdare takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Portsmouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Portsmouth to Aberdare train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Portsmouth and Aberdare is 193.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 48m.