There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Salop Street Jctbus x81 / ...
3h 10m£10–15Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
4h 12m£35–58Drive 59.1 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castlecar 59.1 mi
1h 24m£15–22
Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Bishop's Castle. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Salop Street Jct via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Craven Arms via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bishop's Castle is 69 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £9 - £16.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £9 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bishop's Castle, England?
You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Salop Street Jct via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury every 2 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Salop Street Jct
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bishop's Castle.
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