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Wigan to Aberdare trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wigan and Aberdare takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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.

5h 38m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
5h 12m
£64–107

Wigan to Aberdare train times

Trains run hourly between Wigan and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 58m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wigan to Aberdare? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wigan to Aberdare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Wigan, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 12m.

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