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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Aberdare
Showing times and prices for 10 Jan
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
231 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Aberdare is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Aberdare will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Fast trains
To travel from London to Aberdare you need to make at least 2 changes.
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L66633 · AW88780010:355h04
London Paddington (PAD)15:39Aberdare station (ABA)
£661One-way
2 changes
L23048+L66628 · AW88800009:355h04
London Paddington (PAD)14:39Aberdare station (ABA)
£661One-way
2 changes
L23047+L66623 · AW70690008:355h04
London Paddington (PAD)13:39Aberdare station (ABA)
£661One-way
2 changes
L23066 · L23541+L64648 · AW91370008:055h04
London Paddington (PAD)13:09Aberdare station (ABA)
£721One-way
3 changes
P29861 · L23543+L64656 · AW88790010:055h04
London Paddington (PAD)15:09Aberdare station (ABA)
£721One-way
3 changes
P29856 · L23542+L64652 · AW88810009:065h03
London Paddington (PAD)14:09Aberdare station (ABA)
£721One-way
3 changes
L23049+L66633 · AW88780010:355h04
London Paddington (PAD)15:39Aberdare station (ABA)
£661One-way
2 changes
L23048+L66628 · AW88800009:355h04
London Paddington (PAD)14:39Aberdare station (ABA)
£661One-way
2 changes
L23047+L66623 · AW70690008:355h04
London Paddington (PAD)13:39Aberdare station (ABA)
£661One-way
2 changes
L23066 · L23541+L64648 · AW91370008:055h04
London Paddington (PAD)13:09Aberdare station (ABA)
£721One-way
3 changes
Travel Information
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 £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 231 km
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Overview: Train from London to Aberdare
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Aberdare run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £14 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 £14
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 19:52 |
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 £14
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from London to Aberdare trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between London and Aberdare from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
£36
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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
£145
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.
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.
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.
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 cheapest way to get from London to Aberdare is by coach, costing approximately £14.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Aberdare can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The train distance from London to Aberdare is 231 km.
The train journey from London to Aberdare covers a distance of 231 km and takes approximately 2h 59m. Trains run 4 per day.
The last train from London to Aberdare departs at 19:52.
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 first train from London to Aberdare leaves at 5:23.
Trains from London to Aberdare run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Aberdare.
Yes, you can take the train 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.
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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
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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