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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Scarborough is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Scarborough is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Scarborough via Birmingham New Street and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Scarborough?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Scarborough is 293 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Aberystwyth to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Scarborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Scarborough train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Scarborough is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Scarborough bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Scarborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Scarborough train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Scarborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Scarborough is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Aberystwyth to Scarborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Scarborough?

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
6h 50m
£128–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
12h 18m
£48–117
Drive 230.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Scarboroughcar 230.6 mi
4h 43m
£57–82
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Huddersfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Huddersfield to Scarboroughtrain
7h 23m
£95–166
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain
7h 47m
£102–184

Aberystwyth to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 291 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Scarborough via Birmingham New Street and York in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Railway Station Stop V via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 18m.

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