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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Somerset 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 Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 45m
    £100–162
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    9h 1m
    £35–59
  3. Drive  151.6 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Somersetcar car 151.6 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–55
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    8h 14m
    £70–137

Aberystwyth to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Somerset, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Shovel Lane via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 9h 1m.

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