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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth takes 5h 56m 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 56m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
6h 19m
£70–118

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 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 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 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 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, October 10, 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, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 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, October 12, 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, October 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

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.

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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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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