The average train between Neath and Aberystwyth takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath 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 and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 11:48 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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Want to know about travelling from Neath 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 Neath to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Neath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Neath to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Neath and Aberystwyth is 85.8 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 55m.