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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth is to train and ferry and bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs £90 - £240.

How far is it from Belfast to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Belfast and Aberystwyth is 363 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 56m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 826+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Belfast to Aberystwyth - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
6h 36m
£92–232
Train, ferry, bus
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1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
12h 56m
£54–97
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
13h 10m
£82–298
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
13h 56m
£115–216
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
7h 1m
£81–202
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 48m
£85–233
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 26m
£83–220
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 13m
£90–233
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 56m
£80–205
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwythcar
8h 44m
£111–348

Belfast to Aberystwyth by train, foot, tram, ferry, and bus

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12h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 12h 56m.

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