The average train between Holyhead and Aberystwyth takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Holyhead to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Holyhead to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Aberystwyth is 106.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 5h 43m.