The average train between Swansea and Aberfan takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Swansea to Aberfan. 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 Swansea and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Aberfan station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Swansea to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Aberfan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
Book your Swansea to Aberfan train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Aberfan is 41.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 2h 23m.
