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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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16

train journeys
per day

75

miles (121 kms)

4hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

07:00 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth is approximately 75 miles (121 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 7 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 21 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:20
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    13:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:45
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    14:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:10
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    15:21
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:45
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    16:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    17:21
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:40
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    17:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    18:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    19:21
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    20:20
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:55
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    21:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:00
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    22:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:25
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    00:01
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:30
    8 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    08:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:45
    9 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Aberystwyth
    Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Aberystwyth Station

Station name Aberystwyth (AYW)
Address Aberystwyth station, Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1LH
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:10 - 17:40
Saturday 07:15 - 17:40
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Aberystwyth. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.