- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberystwyth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberystwyth to London will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Aberystwyth to London without transferring at least once.
G38572 · G38957+
W34121
G38567 · G38955+
W34140
G38840 · G38983+
W34197
G38558 · G38950+
W33934
G38572+
W33957
G38572+
W33957
G38840 · G38566+
W34051
G38836 · G38556+
W33974
G38558+
W33937
G38552+
W34130Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to London:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to London costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
The journey is about 43m faster (4h 30m by train vs 5h 13m by car) and roughly $43 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($77 (€62) vs $119 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Aberystwyth to London trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38832 · W45217+ W33940 | 6:17 AM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h49 | 11:06 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38552+ W34130 | 7:27 AM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h39 | 12:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38836 · G38556+ W33974 | 8:27 AM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h39 | 1:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38558+ W33937 | 9:27 AM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h39 | 2:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38558 · G38950+ W33934 | 9:27 AM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 5h08 | 2:35 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38562+ W34145 | 11:27 AM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h41 | 4:08 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38840 · G38566+ W34051 | 12:27 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h39 | 5:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38840 · G38983+ W34197 | 12:27 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 5h10 | 5:37 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38567+ W34194 | 1:27 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h40 | 6:07 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G38567 · G38955+ W34140 | 1:27 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 5h09 | 6:36 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38572 · G38957+ W34121 | 3:27 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 5h36 | 9:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G38572+ W33957 | 3:27 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 4h39 | 8:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Aberystwyth to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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