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The average train between Cardiff and Aberystwyth takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Cardiff to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Aberystwyth is 121 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 51m.
