What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Big Pit National Coal Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Big Pit National Coal Museum. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Curwood via Sarn Odeon and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Big Pit National Coal Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Abergavenny via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Big Pit National Coal Museum is 164 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus from?

Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum train from?

Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bridgend, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Where can I stay near Big Pit National Coal Museum?

There are 896+ hotels available in Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m
£82–127
Drive 80.1 mi
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1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museumcar 80.1 mi
2h 4m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Curwoodbus X24
7h 2m
£46–89
Train via Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 11m
£72–120
Bus via Bridgend
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
7h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
7h 5m

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Distance: 163.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Big Pit National Coal Museum, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Big Pit National Coal Museum via Shrewsbury and Abergavenny in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Big Pit National Coal Museum via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, and Curwood in around 7h 5m.

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