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How to get fromBlackburn to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 49m
    £66–120

  2. Drive 142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn to Aberystwythcar car 142.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    8h 25m

  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 51m
    £58–116

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    8h 53m
    £44–112

Blackburn to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Aberystwyth via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 53m.

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