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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Aberystwyth takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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.

11h
Duration
418 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Penzance to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penzance and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryTransport for Wales15h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales8h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales8h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales8h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales8h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales8h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 7m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales9h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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.

Map of how to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 418 mi
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Penzance to Aberystwyth via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 8m.

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