The average train between Port Talbot and Aberystwyth takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from 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 Port Talbot and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Port Talbot to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Port Talbot to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Port Talbot and Aberystwyth is 93.5 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 48m.