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The average train between Edinburgh and Aberdare takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Edinburgh to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Aberdare is 471.5 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 51m.
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