There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 29m£102–161Drive 185.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Southamptoncar 185.9 mi
4h 23m£46–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 36mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
9h 45m£47–79
Aberystwyth to Southampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Southampton is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Southampton is 270 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Aberystwyth to Southampton, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Southampton is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Aberystwyth to Southampton.
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