Train Cheltenham to Aberystwyth from £84 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Aberystwyth takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Aberystwyth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 37m

£69–114

Cheltenham to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:15 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 3:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 5:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:11 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
1:11 PM → 5:21 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 7:19 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
5:11 PM → 9:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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