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Aberystwyth to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Reading takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 7m
£82–131

Aberystwyth to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aberystwyth and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country15h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 13m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 12m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 27m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesCross Country5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 221.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 7m.

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