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

The cheapest way to get from Blackwood to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackwood to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Blackwood and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackwood station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Tresillian Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Blackwood to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Blackwood and Aberystwyth is 186 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackwood to Aberystwyth without a car is to line 21 bus and train which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Blackwood to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackwood to Aberystwyth bus from?

Blackwood to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Blackwood to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Blackwood to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Can I drive from Blackwood to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackwood to Aberystwyth is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Blackwood to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 838+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Blackwood to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus

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

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Line 21 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 3 to Trussel Roadbus 21 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 50m
£70–122
Drive 87.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackwood to Aberystwythcar 87.4 mi
2h 16m
£22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 29m
£46–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Greyfriars Road GJbus 26
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 53m
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bargoed Interchange Stand 1 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
7h 54m

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Blackwood, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Greyfriars Road GJ and Tresillian Way in around 6h 53m.

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