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South Wales to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Wales and Aberystwyth takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from South Wales 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.

6h 14m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
6h 16m
£69–116

South Wales to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between South Wales and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 14m. 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 Wales6h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 54m • 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 Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 54m • 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 Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 54m • 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 Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 54m • 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 Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Wales 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 South Wales to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between South Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 16m.

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