What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales is to bus via Newtown which costs £16 - £25 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bryngoleu Terminus via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cwmbach via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

The distance between Aberystwyth and South Wales is 125 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales without a car is to bus via Newtown which takes 5h 32m and costs £16 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to South Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to South Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales is to bus via Newtown which takes 5h 32m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to South Wales bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberystwyth to South Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to South Wales is 83 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Aberystwyth to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

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Where can I stay near South Wales?

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

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Bus via Newtown
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1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
5h 32m
£16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 36m
£70–116
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to South Walescar 82.9 mi
2h 12m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
5h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain
6h 39m
£27–47

Aberystwyth to South Wales by bus

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Distance: 123.9 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and South Wales?

You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryngoleu Terminus via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station 10 in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cwmbach via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 36m.

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