- Distance: 17.9 mi
- Duration: 41 min
The average train between Cardiff and Aberfan takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff to Aberfan. 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 30 minutes between Cardiff and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 11:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Aberfan station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Cardiff to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cathays station.
Cardiff to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Vale station.
Book your Cardiff to Aberfan train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Aberfan is 26.2 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cathays to Merthyr Vale hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 42 min.
