The average train between Aberdare and Manchester takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdare to Manchester. 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 Aberdare and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Manchester station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Aberdare to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Aberdare to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberdare and Manchester is 212.8 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central in around 5h 7m.