The average train between Basingstoke and Aberdare takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Basingstoke to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Basingstoke to Aberdare train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Basingstoke and Aberdare is 171.1 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 47m.