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Compare train and coach for Southampton to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, and a coach costs an average of £51.
Distance: 250 km
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Aberystwyth from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Aberystwyth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Southampton 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 Southampton to Aberystwyth.

There are 2 ways to get from Southampton to Aberystwyth: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Aberystwyth from Southampton is a coach with an average price of £19.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £30 less than a train with an average ticket price of £49 from Southampton to Aberystwyth.
The fastest way from Southampton to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 6 min.
There are alternative travel options to Aberystwyth that take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 50 min.
The distance between Southampton and Aberystwyth is around 154 miles.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Aberystwyth is:
- 2 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Southampton to Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Southampton to Aberystwyth:
The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to Aberystwyth:
- Travel with National Express for coaches to Aberystwyth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Southampton to Aberystwyth tickets on Omio for £19.
- Cross Country can take you to Aberystwyth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Cross Country from Southampton to Aberystwyth for £211.
Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to Aberystwyth with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Aberystwyth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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