The average train between Aberdare and Chester takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdare to Chester. 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 3 hours between Aberdare and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Chester. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Chester station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Aberdare to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Aberdare to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberdare and Chester is 168.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Chester via Cardiff Central in around 5h 2m.