The average train between Salisbury and Aberystwyth takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salisbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Salisbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Salisbury to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Salisbury and Aberystwyth is 217.2 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 6h 53m.