The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Aberystwyth
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Aberystwyth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Aberystwyth will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oxford 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 207 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 44 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oxford to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£106 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to Aberystwyth train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Aberystwyth trains for today, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:10 Oxford | 4h10 | 11:20 Aberystwyth | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:39 Oxford | 4h40 | 13:19 Aberystwyth | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:39 Oxford | 4h40 | 15:19 Aberystwyth | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:39 Oxford | 4h41 | 17:20 Aberystwyth | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:10 Oxford | 4h11 | 19:21 Aberystwyth | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Aberystwyth
Trains from Oxford to Aberystwyth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 18:39. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 207 km |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 04:31 |
Last train 18:39 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Oxford to Aberystwyth trainsTransport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford and Aberystwyth from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Cross Country
FAQs: Oxford to Aberystwyth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford and Aberystwyth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- 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 the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- 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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