The average train between Wales and Aberystwyth takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Wales to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Wales to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wales and Aberystwyth is 27.1 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 51m.