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Holyhead to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Aberystwyth takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. 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.

4h 54m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 42m
£70–113

Holyhead to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 54m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 55m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 55m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 55m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 55m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 55m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 55m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 5h 42m.

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