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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 an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £110.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£110 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Aberystwyth costing on average £110.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around £110 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-67.89. The journey takes 4h 8m versus 3h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Aberystwyth
How to get to Aberystwyth from Nottingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Aberystwyth is by taking a train 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

Day trip from Aberystwyth to Aberaeron by train
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FAQs: Nottingham to Aberystwyth
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Aberystwyth costing on average £110.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Coaches mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by coach.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
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