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How to get fromAberystwyth to Blandford Forumby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forum by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain train
    8h 33m
    £89–156

  2. Drive  168.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Blandford Forumcar car 168.2 mi
    3h 57m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    11h 21m
    £53–88

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    9h 11m
    £121–191

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    13h 1m

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  • Distance: 278.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Blandford Forum, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Fairfield Road via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SB, Blue Boar Row, and Endless Street in around 8h 33m. 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 11h 21m.

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