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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Aberystwyth via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Bedford to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Bedford and Aberystwyth is 213 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Bedford to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Aberystwyth bus from?

Bedford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Aberystwyth train from?

Bedford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Bedford to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Bedford to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Bedford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Bedford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Aberystwyth is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Bedford to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Aberystwyth?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 20m
£91–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 22m
£40–99
Drive 183.7 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Aberystwythcar 183.7 mi
4h 8m
£45–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 44m
£69–144
Bus, train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwythtrain
7h 41m
£71–124

Bedford to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 211.6 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Aberystwyth via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 22m.

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