The average train between Poole and Aberdare takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Aberdare? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Aberdare station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Poole to Aberdare train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Aberdare train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Poole to Aberdare train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Aberdare is 150.9 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Aberdare via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 5h 39m.