The average train between Luton and Aberdare takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Aberdare station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Luton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Luton to Aberdare train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Aberdare is 209.3 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 42m.