What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Aberaeron?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Aberaeron. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Alban Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Aberaeron?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Aberaeron. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Aberaeron?

The distance between Bournemouth and Aberaeron is 315 miles. The road distance is 185.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Aberaeron without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 50m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Aberaeron bus from?

Bournemouth to Aberaeron bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Aberaeron train from?

Bournemouth to Aberaeron train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Aberaeron?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 50m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Aberaeron bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Aberaeron bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Aberaeron train arrive?

Bournemouth to Aberaeron train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Aberaeron?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Aberaeron is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Bournemouth to Aberaeron.

Where can I stay near Aberaeron?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Aberaeron.

Bournemouth to Aberaeron - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Aberaeron by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 50m
£141–220
Drive 184.5 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Aberaeroncar 184.5 mi
4h 25m
£45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Alban Square 1bus T1c
9h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
8h 13m
£98–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Alban Square 1bus T1c
9h 50m

Bournemouth to Aberaeron by train and bus

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.8 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Aberaeron, Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Alban Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Aberystwyth, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Alban Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 50m.

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