Train Exeter to Aberystwyth from £162 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Aberystwyth takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

7h 10m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Every 4 hours
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£131–202

Exeter to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:28 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
5:27 PM → 11:36 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
9:14 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:20 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:20 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:20 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:20 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 9:34 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:27 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:27 AM → 5:21 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 7:19 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 9:19 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
5:27 PM → 11:10 PM
5h 43m • 1 change

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