Train Aberystwyth to Reading from £120 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Reading takes 6h 12m 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 12m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £120
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 9m

£97–155

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 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:27 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 8:43 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
5:26 PM → 10:38 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
12h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:27 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:39 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 8:40 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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