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Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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11

train journeys
per day

170

miles (273 kms)

8hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

02:07 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Welwyn Garden City and Aberystwyth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth is approximately 170 miles (273 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 23 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Aberystwyth.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 8hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth Today

  • Mon 6th May
    02:07
    10 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    12:20
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    05:58
    7 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    13:22
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    7 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    08:21
    8 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    16:22
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    09:58
    7 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    10:21
    8 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    18:22
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    11:58
    7 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    12:21
    8 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    20:22
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    7 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    21:22
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    15:58
    7 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    23:36
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    23:58
    13 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    13:22
    Welwyn Garden City
    Aberystwyth
    Welwyn Garden City to Aberystwyth

About Welwyn Garden City Station

Station name Welwyn Garden City (WGC)
Address Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Welwyn Garden City and Aberystwyth

The travel time between Welwyn Garden City and Aberystwyth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 8hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Welwyn Garden City and Aberystwyth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:07, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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Amenities on trains between Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City & Aberystwyth. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Aberystwyth.

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