What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Rawtenstall station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bus station via Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Bury via Shrewsbury and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Rawtenstall is 163 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall bus from?

Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall train from?

Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall.

Where can I stay near Rawtenstall?

There are 2410+ hotels available in Rawtenstall.

Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 20m
£61–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 45m
£25–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1bus T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
7h 45m
£28–46
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Rawtenstallcar 139.1 mi
2h 59m
£35–50

Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 162.2 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Railway Station via Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Bury, and Bury Interchange in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus station via Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 45m.

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