The average train between Birkenhead and Aberystwyth takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead 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 twice daily between Birkenhead and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:06 AM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Birkenhead to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.
Birkenhead to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Birkenhead to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birkenhead and Aberystwyth is 130.2 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Aberystwyth via Chester and Shrewsbury in around 4h 58m.
