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Aberystwyth University to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth University and Cardiff takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth University 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 16m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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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 31m
£63–103

Aberystwyth University to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth University and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth University is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberystwyth and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 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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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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 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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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth University, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff Central via Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury in around 4h 31m.

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