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Cardiff to Aberystwyth University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Aberystwyth University takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 5m
£70–123

Cardiff to Aberystwyth University train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Aberystwyth University. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth University at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aberystwyth University, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberystwyth University via Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth in around 5h 5m.

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