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Trip Summary
There are 6 daily trains from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth. Traveling by train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth usually takes around one hour and 51 minutes, but the fastest Arriva Trains Wales train can make the trip in one hour and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 59 mi (95 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 47m |
| Lowest price | £22.00 |
| Trains per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Arriva Trains Wales |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth?
Arriva Trains Wales is the one and only train line which connects Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales | 6 | 1h 52m | £22.00 |
Arriva Trains Wales is a friendly and reliable operator of passenger rail services in Wales with services that cross the border into England. Destinations for Arriva Trains Wales services in Wales include Newport, Wrexham, Birmingham, and Manchester. Onboard, passengers will find power outlets and restrooms, plus snacks and beverages available for purchase from a café car or roving trolley service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Shrewsbury at 11:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Shrewsbury?
Main departure station: Shrewsbury Train Station
There is one train station in Shrewsbury.
All train stations in Shrewsbury:
Shrewsbury Train Station
Where is the train station in Aberystwyth?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Aberystwyth has one train station.
Train stations in Aberystwyth:
Train Station
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