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Trains from Castleford (CFD) to Aberdare (ABA)

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13

train journeys
per day

164

miles (264 kms)

5hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

06:31 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Castleford (CFD) to Aberdare (ABA)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Castleford and Aberdare , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Castleford to Aberdare is approximately 164 miles (264 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 19 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Castleford and Aberdare.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Castleford to Aberdare. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Castleford to Aberdare Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:31
    6 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    07:52
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    6 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    14:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    09:52
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    11:52
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    17:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    12:52
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    13:33
    6 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    19:47
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    14:52
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    20:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    16:53
    5 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    22:44
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    19:33
    11 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    07:16
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    20:52
    11 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    08:46
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare
  • Mon 6th May
    23:35
    11 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    11:16
    Castleford
    Aberdare
    Castleford to Aberdare

About Castleford Station

Station name Castleford (CFD)
Address Castleford station, Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Aberdare Station

Station name Aberdare (ABA)
Address Aberdare station, Abernant Road, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 0PU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:40
Saturday 07:40 - 15:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Castleford and Aberdare

The travel time between Castleford and Aberdare by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Castleford and Aberdare vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:31, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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Amenities on trains between Castleford and Aberdare can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Castleford & Aberdare. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Castleford and Aberdare.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Castleford and Aberdare, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.