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How to get fromAberystwyth to Essexby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Essex by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train
    6h 37m
    £92–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    10h 5m
    £45–79

  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 London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train
    8h 44m

  4. Drive  242.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Essexcar car 242.5 mi
    5h 4m
    £61–88

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    9h 48m
    £100–293

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    8h 30m
    £116–182

Aberystwyth to Essex by train, subway, and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to White Notley via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Polecat Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 10h 5m.

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