The average train between Glasgow and Aberystwyth takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 4 hours between Glasgow and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Glasgow to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Glasgow to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Glasgow and Aberystwyth is 383.8 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 7h 15m.