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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Aberystwyth
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Aberystwyth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Aberystwyth will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Aberystwyth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:283h52Derby11:20Aberystwyth£321One-way0 changes
- 7:283h52Derby11:20Aberystwyth£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 185 km
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£60 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Aberystwyth train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Aberystwyth trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 G01135+G38356 · G38587 | On time 8:29 Derby station (DBY) | 3h52 | 12:21 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 2 changes | |
| G38589+G01140 | Delayed 9:22 9:31Derby station (DBY) | 3h51 | 13:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
| G38594+W29868 | Delayed 11:22 11:31Derby station (DBY) | 3h50 | 15:21 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
| W44939+G01148 | Delayed 13:22 13:30Derby station (DBY) | 3h52 | 17:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
| G38602+G01113 | Delayed 15:22 13:40Derby station (DBY) | 5h43 | 19:23 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
G38598+ C17000+G01113 | Delayed 15:30 13:40Derby station (DBY) | 4h41 | 18:21 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Aberystwyth
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Trains from Derby to Aberystwyth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 19:31 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Derby to Aberystwyth trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Derby and Aberystwyth from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Aberystwyth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Aberystwyth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberystwyth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Aberystwyth
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 17:40 Saturday 07:15 - 17:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Access to the station platform is possible via a short accessible ramp with handrails or four steps with handrails
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located within the Main Station Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located within the Main Station Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at side of the station opposite the station taxi rank
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