The average train between Bath and Aberystwyth takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath to Aberystwyth. 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 Bath and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Aberystwyth? 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 Bath to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Bath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Bath to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bath and Aberystwyth is 165.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 5h 52m.