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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance 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 Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    9h 54m
    £167–266

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 104
    14h 45m
    £65–113

  3. Drive  293.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Penzancecar car 293.5 mi
    5h 40m
    £73–105

  4. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train
    10h 41m

  5. 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 Penzancetrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    10h 57m

Aberystwyth to Penzance by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 45m.

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