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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 34m
    £160–253

  2. Drive 230.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Plymouthcar car 230.6 mi
    4h 32m
    £57–82

  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 Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    8h 47m

  4. Bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    10h 34m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    10h 48m

Aberystwyth to Plymouth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Plymouth Coach Station via Tresillian Way, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Airport, and Public Transport Interchange in around 10h 34m.

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