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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil 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.

5h 57m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 19m.

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