The average train between Bath and Aberdare takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 Bath and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Bath to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Bath to Aberdare train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bath and Aberdare is 84.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 36m.