The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Abergavenny
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Abergavenny is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Abergavenny will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Abergavenny every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Abergavenny
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Abergavenny among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 202 km
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£62 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Abergavenny train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Abergavenny trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P22619+ L64791 | On time 08:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h11 | 10:29 Abergavenny station (AGV) | 1 change | |
P22621+ L64810 | On time 09:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h15 | 11:33 Abergavenny station (AGV) | 1 change | |
P22622+ L64851 | On time 09:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h16 | 12:04 Abergavenny station (AGV) | 1 change | |
P22623+ L64793 | On time 10:16 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h14 | 12:30 Abergavenny station (AGV) | 1 change | |
P22625+ L64814 | On time 11:16 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h17 | 13:33 Abergavenny station (AGV) | 1 change | |
P22626+ L64853 | On time 11:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h13 | 14:01 Abergavenny station (AGV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Abergavenny
Trains from London to Abergavenny run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 04:38 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from London to Abergavenny trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between London and Abergavenny from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Abergavenny
Trains from London to Abergavenny leave throughout the day, but there are no direct services. All these rail journeys require a change at either Newport or Hereford. The journey time is generally under three hours. There are frequent weekday departures, leaving about every half hour on average from early morning until late evening. Weekend departures are hourly, on average. Overnight journeys, taking up to eight hours, are available.
Which train companies travel from London to Abergavenny?
Great Western Rail (GWR) operates all services from London to Abergavenny. There are no direct services, with passengers required to change at Newport or Hereford. While onboard passengers can expect free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and locally sourced food and drink.
How long is the train from London to Abergavenny?
The fastest weekday journey time between London and Abergavenny is about two and a quarter hours, with one change in Newport. Some weekday daytime journeys can take almost three hours. Late night journeys, travelling overnight, can take almost six hours. Weekend journeys take longer, with journey times of between three hours and almost four hours.
How many trains are there from London to Abergavenny?
There are up to 25 departures from London to Abergavenny each weekday, with departures about every half hour, with more trains in the morning and late afternoon peak hours. On weekends there are more than 15 services offered, with departures about every hour. On both weekdays and weekends, the first trains leave in the early morning and the last in the late evenings. Some overnight services are available.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Abergavenny?
Departure train station:London Paddington is where these journeys begin. The station is about two miles from London's West End. The London Underground links directly with the station. Buses stop just outside. Cafes, shops, public wi-fi, toilets, waiting rooms and cash machines are among the many facilities at this large, modernised station.
Arrival train station: Abergavenny Station is the arrival point for these rail journeys. The station has toilets, a waiting room and a cafe. It's located about a mile from the town centre and a bus service is available from just outside the station.
FAQs: London to Abergavenny train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Abergavenny 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 Abergavenny, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Abergavenny
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:25 Saturday 07:40 - 14:20 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 23:25 Saturday 05:35 - 23:25 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 2. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Approach Road.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located within the waiting room on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible waiting room with automatic door opening is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first train to last train
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop F outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with charges applicable. Access via Station Road.
- Auberge Bar & Restaurant
- The Hardwick
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- The Angel Hotel
- The Kings Arms Hotel
- The Abergavenny Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 20 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms 1 and 2 accessible via lifts
- Bus: Several local bus services available
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