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Compare train and coach for London to Aberdare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London 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 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 231 km
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Why should you book London to Aberdare trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway as well as first_great_western offer trains services from London to Aberdare.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Aberdare.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from London to Aberdare.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to Aberdare.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London to Aberdare.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Aberdare
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Aberdare run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 2h 59m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 19:52 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from London to Aberdare trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between London and Aberdare from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
£48
Great Western Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 56m
Cheapest Price
£142
first_great_western frequency
17 a day
FAQs: London to Aberdare train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Aberdare can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £58.
The train journey from London to Aberdare covers a distance of 231 km and takes approximately 2h 59m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from London to Aberdare is 231 km.
The first train from London to Aberdare leaves at 5:23.
The last train from London to Aberdare departs at 19:52.
Trains from London to Aberdare run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Aberdare.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London to Aberdare.
To get from London to Aberdare, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London to Aberdare.
The train station in London that goes to Aberdare is London Paddington (PAD), and it arrives at Aberdare station (ABA).
The cheapest way to get from London to Aberdare is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from London to Aberdare in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Aberdare offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, transitioning from the bustling cityscape of London to the picturesque landscapes of the Welsh valleys, featuring rolling hills and lush greenery as you approach Aberdare.
A day trip from London to Aberdare is not feasible because the journey takes 2h 59m. Trains run 4 times per day, covering a distance of 231 km.
Typically, spending two to three days in Aberdare allows you to explore its main attractions, including the Aberdare National Park, enjoy hiking trails, and experience local wildlife.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Aberdare.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Aberdare
London
Aberdare
The major train station for departures in London is London Paddington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your trip from London to Aberdare.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near Platform 1.
Public transport options for London Paddington
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WDTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Distance to city center
23 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 18:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Shops outside of station.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to Platforms 1 and 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via long and steep ramps at up to 1:10 gradient. There is no step-free access to Platforms 3 and 4 (for trains towards Chessington South/ Kingston/ Surbiton). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 3/4.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Booking hall entrance, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Raynes Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Motspur Park / New Malden: Coombe Lane (A238) Bus stop 'H' To Wimbledon: Coombe Lane (A238) Bus stop 'B'
The major train station for arrivals in Aberdare is Aberdare. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aberdare for your journey to Aberdare from London.
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