The average train between Chester and Aberdare takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 4 hours between Chester and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Chester to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Chester to Aberdare train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Aberdare is 168.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 22m.