What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Stansted is to bus and train via Birmingham which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Stansted is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Stansted?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Stansted is 269 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Stansted?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Aberystwyth to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Stansted train from?

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

Where does the Aberystwyth to Stansted train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Stansted train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Stansted is 232 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Aberystwyth to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16410+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 33m
£123–232
Bus, train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
10h 20m
£46–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
9h 19m
Drive 230.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Stanstedcar 230.8 mi
5h 16m
£58–83

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Distance: 267.4 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Stansted, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Stansted via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 5h 33m.

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