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Cardiff to Aberystwyth (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Aberystwyth (Station) takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Aberystwyth (Station). 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
Frequency

Cardiff to Aberystwyth (Station) train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Aberystwyth (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth (Station) 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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, November 7, 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, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 38m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 38m • 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, November 9, 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 to Aberystwyth (Station)? 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.

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  • Distance: 186.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

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

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