The average train between Bridgend and Aberystwyth takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgend 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 2 hours between Bridgend and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bridgend 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 Bridgend to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Bridgend to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Bridgend to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Bridgend to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bridgend and Aberystwyth is 106.9 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 44m.