There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 59m£116–183Drive 184.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Sidmouthcar 184.8 mi
3h 51m£46–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
9h 24mBus, 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 Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
9h 31m
Aberystwyth to Sidmouth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Sidmouth. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at All Saints Church via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Sidmouth is 309 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Sidmouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Sidmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Sidmouth, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to All Saints Church via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Clifton Place, and Bus Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to All Saints Church via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 9h 31m.
- 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 Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- 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 Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- 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 Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Sidmouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Sidmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Sidmouth is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Aberystwyth to Sidmouth.
There are 1867+ hotels available in Sidmouth.






















