CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Trains to Aberdare from Northampton
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:28 | |
| Departure station | Northampton | |
| Arrival station | Aberdare | |
| Journey time | From 4h 34m | |
| Distance | 114 miles (183 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from Northampton to Aberdare by train
If you're planning to travel from Northampton to Aberdare, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Northampton to Aberdare takes around 6 hours 50 minutes. There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Northampton to Aberdare.
You'll have to make 2 changes on your journey to Aberdare, as there are no direct trains.
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry trains run on this route.
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4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Northampton to Aberdare is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.