There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Abergele by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Colwyn Bay
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor stationbus 1
4h 29mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
7h 26m£12–17Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Abergele & Pensarntrain
4h 32m£52–85Drive 79.4 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Abergelecar 79.4 mi
2h 3m£20–29
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Abergele is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Abergele is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Abergele. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and arriving at Tesco Car Park via Central Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Abergele. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Abergele & Pensarn via Shrewsbury and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Abergele is 113 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Abergele without a car is to bus via Colwyn Bay which takes 4h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Aberystwyth to Abergele, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Abergele bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6.
Aberystwyth to Abergele train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Abergele is to bus via Colwyn Bay which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Abergele, Wales?
TaithCymru operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Abergele & Pensarn via Shrewsbury and Chester in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Abergele & Pensarn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–14
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Abergele bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Bangor station.
Aberystwyth to Abergele train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Abergele is 80 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Aberystwyth to Abergele.
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