What is the cheapest way to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Bishop's Castle and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Salop Street Jct and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bishop's Castle and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Craven Arms and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Bishop's Castle and Aberystwyth is 68 miles. The road distance is 59.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £9 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth bus from?

Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Salop Street Jct station.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth train from?

Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £9 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.

Can I drive from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 798+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Salop Street Jct to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus x81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3h 10m
£9–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salop Street Jct to Bus Stationbus 553
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 51m
Drive 59.2 mi
1. Drive from Bishop's Castle to Aberystwythcar 59.2 mi
1h 24m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 15m
£36–59

Bishop's Castle to Aberystwyth by bus

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Bishop's Castle, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Salop Street Jct to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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