The average train between Aberystwyth and Bargoed takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Bargoed. 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 Aberystwyth and Bargoed. 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 Bargoed at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bargoed. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Bargoed station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Aberystwyth to Bargoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Bargoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Bargoed train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bargoed is 99.5 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bargoed via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 15m.