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Shrewsbury to Aberdare trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 47m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 28m
£43–70

Shrewsbury to Aberdare train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Aberdare? 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 Shrewsbury to Aberdare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 28m.

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