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Aberystwyth to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Swansea takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth to Swansea. 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 38m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
5h 24m
£78–138

Aberystwyth to Swansea train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Swansea. 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 Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 2 changes

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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Swansea? 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 Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Swansea via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 24m.

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