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Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Aberystwyth takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station 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.

4h 16m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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4h 50m
£63–102

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff Central Station and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 38m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 40m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 50m.

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