There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
6h 19m£111–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h 45m£58–143Drive 243.8 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Brightoncar 243.8 mi
5h 14m£60–87Train, train to Liverpool, fly
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
9h 14m£122–275Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
9h 44mTrain, train to Bristol Airport, fly
- 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
10h 15m£151–364
Aberystwyth to Brighton by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Brighton is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Brighton is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Brighton via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Brighton is 291 miles. The road distance is 245.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Aberystwyth to Brighton, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Brighton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Brighton is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Brighton, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Brighton via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- £45–110
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Brighton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Brighton is 245 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Aberystwyth to Brighton.
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