There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham 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 Swindontrain
5h 42m£87–151Drive 131.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Chippenhamcar 131.8 mi
2h 52m£33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Town Bridgebus 804
7h 22mBus, train via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 10mBus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 38m
Aberystwyth to Chippenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Town Bridge via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Chippenham via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales) and Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Chippenham is 249 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Chippenham bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Chippenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Chippenham, Wiltshire, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Chippenham via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), and Swindon in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Town Bridge via Sarn Odeon in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Town Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Chippenham bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Chippenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Chippenham is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Aberystwyth to Chippenham.
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