The average train between Shrewsbury and Aberdare takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Shrewsbury to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Aberdare train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Aberdare is 120.5 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 28m.
