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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Aberdare takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Aberdare. 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 12m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Aberystwyth to Aberdare train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Aberdare? 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 Aberystwyth to Aberdare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Aberdare via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 45m.

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