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Cardiff to Abercynon Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Abercynon? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 27,47 QAR, with average prices for this route around 27,47 QAR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
18:07 33 хв, Direct Cathays	18:40 Abercynon	Find Tickets
18:13 40 хв, Direct Cardiff Central	18:53 Abercynon	Find Tickets
18:15 38 хв, Changes required Cathays	18:53 Abercynon	Find Tickets
18:37 33 хв, Direct Cathays	19:10 Abercynon	Find Tickets
18:43 40 хв, Direct Cardiff Central	19:23 Abercynon	Find Tickets
18:45 38 хв, Changes required Cathays	19:23 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff to Abercynon Train Route Details

First train

05:38

Last train

22:46

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Abercynon

Journey time

30 хв

Distance

23 km

Price

27,47 QAR*

Train operators

Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Abercynon

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Abercynon can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Abercynon for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Cardiff to Abercynon, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cardiff to Abercynon train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Trains from Cardiff to Abercynon from 27,47 QAR

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Cardiff to Abercynon Train prices and times

Cardiff to Abercynon Train Route Details