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Aberystwyth to South Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and South Wales takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£82
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 / ...
5h 36m
£70–116

Aberystwyth to South Wales train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and South Wales. 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 South Wales at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 13m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to South Wales? 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 to South Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cwmbach via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 36m.

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