Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth Trains

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Aberystwyth takes 4h 17m 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 17m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 2 hours
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4h 50m

£63–101

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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:22 PM → 10:22 PM
4h • 1 change
7:38 PM → 11:32 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:15 PM → 12:19 PM
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14h 4m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 3:21 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 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.

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth trains

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Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:22 PM → 10:22 PM

7:38 PM → 11:32 PM

10:15 PM → 12:19 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:20 PM

10:43 AM → 3:21 PM

11:40 AM → 4:20 PM

12:40 PM → 5:21 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM

7:19 AM → 11:20 AM

7:53 AM → 12:19 PM

9:23 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM

7:19 AM → 11:20 AM

7:53 AM → 12:19 PM

9:23 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM

7:19 AM → 11:20 AM

7:53 AM → 12:19 PM

9:23 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM

7:19 AM → 11:20 AM

7:53 AM → 12:19 PM

9:23 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:19 AM

7:19 AM → 11:20 AM

7:53 AM → 12:19 PM

9:23 AM → 1:19 PM

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10:15 PM → 12:19 PM
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