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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 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 50m
    £63–122

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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
    9h 5m
    £35–60

  3. Drive 142.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Aberystwythcar car 142.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £36–51

  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
    £56–121

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    9h 20m
    £50–123

Blackburn to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Aberystwyth via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 20m.

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