The average train between Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth is 100.7 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 36m.