The average train between Neath and Aberdare takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Neath 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 Neath and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Neath to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Neath to Aberdare train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Neath and Aberdare is 25.1 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 7m.
