There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Sherborne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
7h 49m£116–223Drive 156.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Sherbornecar 156.7 mi
3h 53m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
8h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
9h 44m
Aberystwyth to Sherborne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Sherborne is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Sherborne is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Greenhill via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Sherborne via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales) and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Sherborne is 290 miles. The road distance is 157.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Sherborne without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Aberystwyth to Sherborne, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Sherborne bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Sherborne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Sherborne is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Sherborne, Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Sherborne via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), and Salisbury in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Greenhill via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Sherborne
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Sherborne bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Sherborne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Sherborne is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Aberystwyth to Sherborne.
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