The average train between Aberystwyth and Bath takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Bath. 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 3 hours between Aberystwyth and Bath. 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 Bath at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bath. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Bath station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Aberystwyth to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bath Spa station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Bath train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bath is 165.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bath Spa via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 38m.