The average train between Swindon and Aberystwyth takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 Swindon and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Swindon to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Swindon to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swindon and Aberystwyth is 184.2 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 5h 45m.