There are 4 ways to get from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
4h 11m£25–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Starling Cloudbus T1 / ...
4h 27m£14–19Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h£69–120Drive 88.4 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Aberystwyth Universitycar 88.4 mi
2h 8m£22–32
Bridgend to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Starling Cloud via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Bridgend and Aberystwyth University is 112 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Bridgend to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 6h and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth University via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Starling Cloud in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Starling Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Bridgend to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Aberystwyth University is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Bridgend to Aberystwyth University.
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