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

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset 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 Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    8h 34m
    £134–219

  2. Drive  176.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Dorsetcar car 176.5 mi
    4h 14m
    £44–63

  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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 34m

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 19m
    £105–187

  5. Bus, train via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 34m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G23
    3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    11h 27m

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  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Sarn Odeon, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 11h 27m.

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