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Preston to Aberdare trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aberdare takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

5h 55m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
5h 24m
£67–140

Preston to Aberdare train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 211.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Aberdare via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 24m.

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