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Aberystwyth to Pontypridd trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Pontypridd takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 24m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£77
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 52m
£67–110

Aberystwyth to Pontypridd train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 52m.

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