The average train between St Ives and Abercynon takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives to Abercynon. 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 3 times a day between St Ives and Abercynon. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Abercynon at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Abercynon station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
St Ives to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your St Ives to Abercynon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between St Ives and Abercynon is 219.1 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Abercynon via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 51m.