What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan is to bus via Llanidloes which costs £12 - £20 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Millennium Garden and Merthyr Bus Station 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Aberfan?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Aberfan is 102 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Aberfan without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan without a car is to bus via Llanidloes which takes 4h 35m and costs £12 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aberfan bus from?

Aberystwyth to Aberfan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aberfan train from?

Aberystwyth to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan is to bus via Llanidloes which takes 4h 35m and costs £12 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aberfan bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Aberfan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Millennium Garden station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aberfan train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Aberfan is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Aberystwyth to Aberfan.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Aberfan?

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Where can I stay near Aberfan?

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Aberfan by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Llanidloes
best
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Millennium Gardenbus 409
2. Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
4h 35m
£13–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 11m
Drive 81.3 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Aberfancar 81.3 mi
2h 3m
£21–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
5h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 30m
£68–114

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Aberfan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Capel Smyrna via Millennium Garden and Merthyr Bus Station 12 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Vale via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 30m.

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