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Compare train for Exeter to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£103 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Aberystwyth is a coach with an average price of £44.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Aberystwyth costing on average £103.
The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 7m.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 33m.
Yes, you can take a train between Exeter and Aberystwyth.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £103 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-53.08. The journey takes 5h 37m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Aberystwyth from Exeter by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Aberystwyth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Best day trips from Aberystwyth by train
The most popular day trips by train from Aberystwyth are Machynlleth, Borth and Aberaeron. 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: Exeter 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 Exeter to Aberystwyth.
You can travel between Exeter and Aberystwyth by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Aberystwyth is a coach with an average price of £44.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Aberystwyth costing on average £103.
The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 7m.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 33m.
The Exeter to Aberystwyth distance is approximately 192 km.
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Aberystwyth is:
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Aberystwyth:
- Coaches mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Aberystwyth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter 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 travel from Exeter to Aberystwyth, you can take a 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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