There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 11m£122–194Drive 168.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forumcar 168.2 mi
3h 57m£42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus 20
9h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
12h 14m£57–92
Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Blandford Forum. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Crown Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Poole via Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Blandford Forum is 319 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 14m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Blandford Forum, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Crown Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, Poole, and Poole station in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Crown Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 01202 338 420
- [email protected]
- Website
- Damory Coaches
Bus from Endless Street to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Damory Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum.
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