The average train between York and Aberystwyth University takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Aberystwyth University. 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 York and Aberystwyth University. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth University at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Aberystwyth University station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
York to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your York to Aberystwyth University train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Aberystwyth University is 262.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from York to Aberystwyth University via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 48m.