The average train between Brighton and Aberdare takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Aberdare station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Brighton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Brighton to Aberdare train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Aberdare is 250.4 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 19m.