Aberystwyth University to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth University and Cardiff takes 4h 17m 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 17m
Duration: 187 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 34m

£62–103

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 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberystwyth and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:28 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:27 PM
4h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Aberystwyth University to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM

6:17 AM → 10:47 AM

7:27 AM → 11:36 AM

8:27 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM

6:17 AM → 10:47 AM

7:27 AM → 11:36 AM

8:27 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM

6:17 AM → 10:47 AM

7:27 AM → 11:36 AM

8:27 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM

6:17 AM → 10:47 AM

7:27 AM → 11:36 AM

8:27 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM

6:17 AM → 10:47 AM

7:27 AM → 11:36 AM

8:27 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:16 AM

6:17 AM → 10:46 AM

7:27 AM → 11:37 AM

8:27 AM → 12:44 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:28 AM → 1:15 PM

9:27 AM → 1:46 PM

10:27 AM → 2:47 PM

11:27 AM → 3:27 PM

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