The average train between Durham and Aberystwyth takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. 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 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 38m. 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Durham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Durham to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Durham and Aberystwyth is 310.3 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 39m.