There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 36m£137–206Drive 231.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Plymouthcar 231.2 mi
4h 23m£57–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
8h 47mBus, train via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
8h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
9h 28m
Aberystwyth to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Plymouth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Sarn Odeon and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Plymouth is 341 miles. The road distance is 232.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Aberystwyth to Plymouth, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Plymouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Plymouth is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Plymouth Coach Station via Sarn Odeon and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Plymouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Plymouth is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Aberystwyth to Plymouth.
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