Swansea to Aberdare Trains

Swansea to Aberdare trains

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The average train between Swansea and Aberdare takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Swansea 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 68 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 37m

£27–55

Swansea to Aberdare train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:27 PM → 3:46 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 4:46 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 5:16 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:16 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:16 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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