The average train between Aberystwyth and Bristol takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Bristol? 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 Aberystwyth to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Bristol station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Aberystwyth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Bristol train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bristol is 147.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 50m.