The average train between Southampton and Aberdare takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Southampton to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Southampton to Aberdare train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southampton and Aberdare is 168.3 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 4m.