Train Port Talbot to Aberdare from £28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

2h 1m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 10m

£22–44

Port Talbot to Aberdare train times

Trains run hourly between Port Talbot and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

6:42 PM → 8:46 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:09 PM → 9:16 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 9:46 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 10:46 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:16 AM
3h • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:46 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

9:00 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 12:47 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 1:47 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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