The average train between Croydon and Aberdare takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Croydon to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Croydon to Aberdare train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Aberdare is 234.5 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 26m.