The average train between London and Abercynon takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Abercynon. 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 London and Abercynon. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Abercynon at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Abercynon station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
London to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Abercynon station.
Book your London to Abercynon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London and Abercynon is 221.7 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Abercynon via Cardiff Central in around 2h 50m.