What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Sophia Gardens via The Black Lion and Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Central Station is 188 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station train from?

Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

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Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m
£63–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
6h 9m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 34m
£32–66
Drive 99.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Stationcar 99.9 mi
2h 26m
£25–36

Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station by train

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardiff Central Station via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 9m.

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