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Reading to Aberystwyth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Aberystwyth takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. 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.

5h 57m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales5h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales5h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 34m.

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