The average train between Durham and Aberystwyth takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 4 hours between Durham and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Durham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Durham to Aberystwyth train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Durham and Aberystwyth is 310.3 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 6h 58m.