The average train between Edinburgh and Aberdare takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Aberdare? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Aberdare station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Edinburgh to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Aberdare train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Aberdare is 471.5 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 52m.