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Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £88, while a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 397 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£88 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is a train with an average price of £88.
The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 16m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 1h 7m sooner (5h 46m by train vs 6h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £85 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Aberystwyth
How to get to Aberystwyth from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:52 6h30 Edinburgh 17:22 Aberystwyth £78 1 One-way 0 changes
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10:52 6h30 Edinburgh 17:22 Aberystwyth £78 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
10:52 6h30 Edinburgh 17:22 Aberystwyth £78 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
10:11 8h09 Edinburgh 18:20 Aberystwyth £152 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Aberystwyth by train
The most popular day trips by train from Aberystwyth are Machynlleth and Borth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Aberystwyth on Omio.
Day trip from Aberystwyth to Borth by train
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Aberystwyth
Travel to Aberystwyth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth.
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is a train with an average price of £88.
The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 16m.
The Edinburgh to Aberystwyth distance is approximately 397 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is:
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth:
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Aberystwyth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberystwyth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
To fully explore Aberystwyth, including its scenic coastlines, historical sites, and cultural offerings, plan to spend at least 2 to 3 days.
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