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Port Talbot to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Port Talbot and Aberystwyth takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot 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 29m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
6h
£73–129

Port Talbot to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Port Talbot and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth 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 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Port Talbot 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: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h.

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