Trains from Cardiff to Aberystwyth from £8.60

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff to Aberystwyth. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Aberystwyth for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Aberystwyth, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Aberystwyth ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cardiff to Aberystwyth more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.