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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Aberystwyth

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£110

Average price

£110

Fastest journey

5 h 27 m

Average duration

5 h 27 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

207 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Aberystwyth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Aberystwyth will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.

Fast trains

To travel from Nottingham to Aberystwyth you need to make at least one change.

Cross Country
09:555h27
Nottingham
15:22Aberystwyth
£1101One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Aberystwyth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham 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 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £104.

Distance: 207 km

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£104

Average Price

£35

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Cheapest

4h 41m

Average total duration

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4h 11m

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Additional time*

6h 53m

Average total duration

6h 23m

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Live departures

Nottingham to Aberystwyth train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Aberystwyth trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 08:44
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_trains08:54 Nottingham
4h25
13:19 Aberystwyth2 changes
Cross Country10:41 Nottingham
4h38
15:19 Aberystwyth1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Aberystwyth

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Trains from Nottingham to Aberystwyth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £104 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 4h 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £28
Distance
207 km
Average train duration
4h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£104
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
4h 27m
First train
04:31
Last train
19:29
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £28

Train companies: Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Aberystwyth trainsTransport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Aberystwyth from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 27m
Cheapest Price
£104
Transport for Wales frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
£112
east_midlands_trains frequency
6 a day

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Price
£110
Cross Country frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Nottingham to Aberystwyth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

FAQs
To fully explore Aberystwyth, including its scenic coastlines, historical sites, and cultural offerings, plan to spend at least 2 to 3 days.
The train distance from Nottingham to Aberystwyth is 207 km.
The train journey from Nottingham to Aberystwyth offers scenic views, especially as it approaches the Welsh borders and travels through the picturesque landscapes of the Cambrian Mountains. Passengers can enjoy views of rolling hills, lush countryside, and charming villages.
The train journey from Nottingham to Aberystwyth covers a distance of 207 km and takes approximately 4h 27m. Trains run 4 per day.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Aberystwyth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Nottingham to Aberystwyth is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 27m each way. Trains run 4 times per day.
The first train from Nottingham to Aberystwyth leaves at 4:31.
The last train from Nottingham to Aberystwyth departs at 19:29.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Aberystwyth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £104, while the average price tends to be around £104.
Trains from Nottingham to Aberystwyth run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Aberystwyth.
To get from Nottingham to Aberystwyth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Aberystwyth is by coach, costing approximately £28.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Aberystwyth is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Aberystwyth station (AYW).
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Aberystwyth.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Nottingham to Aberystwyth.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Aberystwyth.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Aberystwyth

Nottingham
Aberystwyth
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Aberystwyth.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: none
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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