The average train between Llanelli and Aberdare takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Llanelli to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Llanelli to Aberdare train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Llanelli and Aberdare is 49.3 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 10m.