The average train between Nottingham and Aberdare takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 every 2 hours between Nottingham and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Nottingham to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Nottingham to Aberdare train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Nottingham and Aberdare is 208.3 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 4h 45m.