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How to get fromAberystwyth to Cardiff Airportby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 38m
    £82–130

  2. Bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    7h 39m
    £20–30

  3. Bus, train, line 304 bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    6h 1m
    £35–69

  4. Drive  102.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airportcar car 102.4 mi
    2h 28m
    £26–37

Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport by bus and train

Calendar200Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cardiff Airport, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport via Shrewsbury, Cardiff Central, and Rhoose in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardiff Airport via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 39m.

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