The average train between Manchester and Aberdare takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Manchester to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Manchester to Aberdare train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Aberdare is 212.8 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 40m.