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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Aberdare
- Departure station
- Aberdare station guide
- Address
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- Station Street, Aberdare CF44 6PU
Operators serving Aberdare
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Facilities at Aberdare
- Ticket Office
- Cafe
- Disabled Access
Parking & meeting your train
- Paid station car park
Explore the area around Aberdare
- Dare Valley Country Park
- Aberdare Park
About your departure station
Founded in 1846 by the Vale of Neath Railway, Aberdare Station thrived during the coal boom.
After postwar decline, it was rebuilt in 1995.
Today serving as a gateway to the Brecon Beacons, it blends heritage with modern rail needs.
The station symbolizes Welsh valleys' regeneration, having witnessed both industrial glory and subsequent challenges before emerging as a vital link for tourism and commuting in the Cynon Valley.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Aberdare to Hackney Central?
Open the ticket search and enter Aberdare as your departure station and Hackney Central as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Aberdare and Hackney Central?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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