There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgwatertrain
6h 28m£83–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
8h 22m£27–43Drive 147.7 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Bridgwatercar 147.7 mi
3h 1m£37–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgwatertrain
7h 15m£62–121
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Bus Station via The Black Lion, Rose and Crown and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Bridgwater via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bridgwater is 236 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bridgwater, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Bus Station via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 22m.
- 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
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgwater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bridgwater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater.
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