The average train between Swansea and Abercynon takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Abercynon. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Abercynon at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Abercynon station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Swansea to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Abercynon station.
Book your Swansea to Abercynon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Abercynon is 42.5 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Abercynon via Cardiff Central in around 2h 1m.