The average train between Pencoed and Aberystwyth takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Pencoed 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 Pencoed and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pencoed is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pencoed to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Pencoed station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Pencoed to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pencoed to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Pencoed to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Pencoed and Aberystwyth is 106.7 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Pencoed to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 37m.