Chester to Aberfan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Aberfan takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

4h 22m
Duration: 167 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 8m

£56–89

Chester to Aberfan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Aberfan. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Aberfan at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

10:22 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 8:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:25 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 6:20 AM
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11h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:20 PM
4h • 1 change
10:22 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:20 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:20 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:20 PM
4h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Aberfan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Chester to Aberfan train times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

10:22 AM → 2:20 PM

12:27 PM → 4:20 PM

2:22 PM → 6:20 PM

4:22 PM → 8:20 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:20 AM

8:21 AM → 12:20 PM

10:22 AM → 2:20 PM

12:22 PM → 4:20 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:25 PM → 5:14 PM

6:25 PM → 6:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:20 AM

7:16 AM → 10:50 AM

8:20 AM → 12:20 PM

10:22 AM → 2:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:50 AM

6:19 AM → 10:20 AM

7:16 AM → 10:50 AM

8:20 AM → 12:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:50 AM

6:19 AM → 10:20 AM

7:16 AM → 10:50 AM

8:20 AM → 12:20 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:50 AM

6:19 AM → 10:20 AM

7:16 AM → 10:50 AM

8:20 AM → 12:20 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Aberfan, Wales?

Train from Chester to Cardiff Central

Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Vale

Train trips from Chester

Train trips to Aberfan

Alternative transport options

6:25 PM → 6:20 AM
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