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How to get fromAberystwyth to Canterburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 21m
    £120–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    11h 11m
    £57–146

  3. 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 London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain train
    9h 18m

  4. Drive 266.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Canterburycar car 266.5 mi
    5h 53m
    £65–94

Aberystwyth to Canterbury by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 11m.

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