The average train between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Edinburgh to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Edinburgh to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth is 397.4 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 7h 16m.