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 which costs £18 - £25 and takes 7h 42m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via The Black Lion, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand E and Co-op. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to South Wales?

The distance between Aberystwyth and South Wales is 209 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 train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

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 train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to South Wales bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to South Wales bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

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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Aberystwyth to South Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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 39m
£70–115
Bus
cheapest
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 Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Co-opbus X7
7h 42m
£18–25
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to South Walescar 82.9 mi
2h 12m
£21–30
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 54m
£39–78

Aberystwyth to South Wales by train

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Distance: 207.8 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cwmbach via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand E, and Co-op in around 7h 42m.

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