Train Cheltenham to Aberdare from £49 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Aberdare takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham 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.

2h 49m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£32–60

Cheltenham to Aberdare train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:52 PM → 9:16 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:15 PM → 10:46 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:15 PM → 11:45 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
10:58 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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