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Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a train costs an average of £120.
Distance: 227 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£120 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Aberystwyth
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Aberystwyth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Aberystwyth costing on average £120.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 44m.
Tickets start at around £120 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£58. The journey takes 6h 19m versus 4h 57m 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 Plymouth to Aberystwyth
How to get to Aberystwyth from Plymouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Aberystwyth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:35 11h10 Plymouth 17:45 Aberystwyth £66 1 One-way 0 changes
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6:35 11h10 Plymouth 17:45 Aberystwyth £66 1 One-way 0 changes
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6:35 11h10 Plymouth 17:45 Aberystwyth £66 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: Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Aberystwyth.

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Aberystwyth costing on average £120.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Aberystwyth by train.
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