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Compare train and coach for Bargoed to Aberdare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bargoed to Aberdare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 15 km
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£19 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bargoed to Aberdare
Trains from Bargoed to Aberdare run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 21:21 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Bargoed to Aberdare trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Bargoed and Aberdare from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bargoed to Aberdare train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bargoed to Aberdare by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdare, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bargoed and Aberdare
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. New lifts are being installed at Bargoed. The work starts on 19 April 2021 for a period of approximately 13 weeks. There will be no lifts available at Bargoed until the work is completed. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) is accessible from St Gwladys Way via a footpath and stairs (or lift until 18 April). Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is accessible from the station car park on Station Road. A footbridge (with lifts until 18 April) connects both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use bus stops outside station on A469
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