The average train between Neath Port Talbot and Aberystwyth takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath Port Talbot is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath Port Talbot to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Neath Port Talbot station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Neath Port Talbot to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath Port Talbot to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Neath Port Talbot to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Neath Port Talbot and Aberystwyth is 86.3 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 58m.