There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 18m£99–153Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Aberystwythcar 116 mi
2h 46m£29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
5h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 20mBus via Cardiff
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 54m
Bristol to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Bristol and Aberystwyth is 214 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Bristol to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sarn Odeon in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Bristol to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Aberystwyth is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Bristol to Aberystwyth.
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