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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Bay takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Aberystwyth to Cardiff Bay train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Bay. 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 Cardiff Bay at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 10m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 47m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Bay? 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 Cardiff Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 4h 18m.

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