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Trains from Reading West to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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14

train journeys
per day

147

miles (237 kms)

5hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading West to Aberystwyth (AYW)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Aberystwyth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Aberystwyth is approximately 147 miles (237 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 14 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Aberystwyth.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Aberystwyth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Aberystwyth Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:52
    5 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    5 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    12:20
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    5 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:22
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    5 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    15:21
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    17:21
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    13:51
    5 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    19:21
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    14:45
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    20:20
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    15:49
    5 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    21:22
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    16:52
    5 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    22:22
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    17:42
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    23:36
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    21:53
    10 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    08:22
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    23:10
    10 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    23:37
    11 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth
  • Mon 6th May
    23:45
    13 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    13:22
    Reading West
    Aberystwyth
    Reading West to Aberystwyth

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Aberystwyth Station

Station name Aberystwyth (AYW)
Address Aberystwyth station, Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1LH
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:10 - 17:40
Saturday 07:15 - 17:40
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Aberystwyth

The travel time between Reading West and Aberystwyth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 14 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Aberystwyth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West and Aberystwyth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Aberystwyth. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Aberystwyth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading West and Aberystwyth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.