There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 50m£57–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14bus 112
7h 1m£21–32Drive 90.8 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Cwmbrancar 90.8 mi
2h 4m£23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cwmbrantrain
5h 37m£36–61
Aberystwyth to Cwmbran by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cwmbran. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Llantarnam Grange via The Black Lion, Rose and Crown and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cwmbran via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Cwmbran is 169 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Cwmbran bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Cwmbran train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cwmbran, Wales?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran via Shrewsbury in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Llantarnam Grange via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Cwmbran bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Aberystwyth to Cwmbran train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cwmbran is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran.
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