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Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth University takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University. 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 29m
Duration
200 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 3m
£66–112

Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth University. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth University at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 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 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales11h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 199.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Aberystwyth University, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 3m.

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