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Aberystwyth (Station) to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth (Station) and Cardiff takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth (Station) to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 15m
£63–103

Aberystwyth (Station) to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth (Station) and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth (Station) is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 32m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 49m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth (Station) to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberystwyth (Station) to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth (Station), Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 4h 15m.

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