The average train between Swansea and Aberystwyth takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 2 hours between Swansea and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Swansea to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Swansea to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Aberystwyth is 88.9 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 9m.