The average train between Aberystwyth and Pencoed takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Pencoed. 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 Pencoed. 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 Pencoed at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Pencoed station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Aberystwyth to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Pencoed train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Pencoed is 106.7 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Pencoed via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 1m.