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Portsmouth to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Aberystwyth takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

8h 53m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
7h 53m
£105–181

Portsmouth to Aberystwyth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Winchester and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales18h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales6h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Aberystwyth via Winchester and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 53m.

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