The average train between Manchester and Aberystwyth takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 2 hours between Manchester and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Manchester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Manchester to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Aberystwyth is 171.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 3h 59m.