On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Abbey Wood and Aberdare, with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.
The distance by rail from Abbey Wood to Aberdare is approximately 153 miles (247 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 50 mins.
Thameslink and GWR and Transport for Wales and Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Abbey Wood and Aberdare.
There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Abbey Wood to Aberdare. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 35 mins.