How to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth University by train?

By train

To get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Aberdare station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Shrewsbury station to Aberystwyth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 42 min.

402min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Aberdare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdare
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    122 min
  • 6
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberystwyth
    111 min
  • 8
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdare to Aberystwyth University

The distance between Aberdare, Ceredigion and Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion is approximately 211.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 402 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdare to Aberystwyth University by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ceredigion – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdare

Aberdare is located at Aberdare, Ceredigion and the nearest public transport station is Aberdare Rail Station, Aberdare.

Bus stations close to Aberdare:

  • Aberdare Rail Station, Aberdare
  • Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1, Aberdare
  • Aberdare Bus Station Stand 2, Aberdare

Public transport stations close to Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion

Aberystwyth University is located at Penglais Rd, Ceredigion and the nearest public transport station is University Campus Penglais, Penglais.

Bus stations close to Aberystwyth University:

  • University Campus Penglais, Penglais
  • National Library Of Wales, Penglais
  • Waun Crossroads, Penglais

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth University?

    The fastest way takes 402 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Aberystwyth University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdare to Aberystwyth University?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Cardiff Central station near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Aberystwyth University station near Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdare to Aberystwyth University by train?

    The total travel time between Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion by train is about 6 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aberdare to get to Aberystwyth University?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Cardiff Central station near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aberdare and Aberystwyth University?

    Get off the train at the Aberystwyth University station, which is closest to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion.

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