Train Reading to Aberystwyth from £118 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Aberystwyth takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 2m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Every 4 hours
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5h 34m

£96–153

Reading to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:15 PM → 5:20 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 11:36 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:20 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:20 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:20 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:20 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 3:19 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:15 AM → 3:22 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 7:19 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 9:19 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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