The average train between Port Talbot and Aberdare takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Port Talbot to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Port Talbot to Aberdare train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Port Talbot and Aberdare is 26.5 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h.