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Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Colwyn Bay 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.

3h 58m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 43m
£55–89

Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 43m.

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