There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Abersoch by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
4h 35m£24–38Drive 78 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Abersochcar 78 mi
1h 52m£20–28Bus, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Bbus 3
4h 36mBus, line 3 bus via North Parade
- Take the bus from North Parade to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Bbus 3
4h 53m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Abersoch is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Abersoch is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Abersoch. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and arriving at Stryd Fawr via Porthmadog Park Stand B and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Abersoch. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Pwllheli via Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Abersoch is 77 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Abersoch without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £23 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Aberystwyth to Abersoch, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Abersoch bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6.
Aberystwyth to Abersoch train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Dovey Junction station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Abersoch is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 3 bus, which costs and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Abersoch, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Stryd Fawr via Porthmadog Park Stand B and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from North Parade to Porthmadog Park A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Website
- bustimes.org
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Thomas Herbert Jones & Partners
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Thomas Herbert Jones & Partners
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Abersoch bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Porthmadog Park Stand B station.
Aberystwyth to Abersoch train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pwllheli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Abersoch is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Aberystwyth to Abersoch.
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