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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd 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.

5h 26m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Pontypridd to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 49m.

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