There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
4h 49m£71–122Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Lancastercar 159.5 mi
3h 21m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h£51–121
Aberystwyth to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Lancaster via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Lancaster is 186 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Lancaster via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Lancaster is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Aberystwyth to Lancaster.
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