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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 59m
    £62–107

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange 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 26m
    £37–64

  3. Drive  160.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Aberystwythcar car 160.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £40–58

  4. Train via Chester

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 34m
    £67–115

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    9h 35m
    £38–64

Bradford to Aberystwyth by train and tram

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Aberystwyth via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Germany W to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 35m.

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