The average train between Blackburn and Aberystwyth takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Aberystwyth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Blackburn and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackburn to Aberystwyth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Crewe station and Shrewsbury station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Blackburn to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
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The distance between Blackburn and Aberystwyth is 182.8 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Aberystwyth via Preston, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 52m.