There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Ceredigion by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
5h 55m£45–91Bus via Swansea
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
7h 32m£20–37Drive 102.8 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Ceredigioncar 102.8 mi
2h 57m£26–38Train
- 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 / ...
6h 47m£82–130Bus
- 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
8h 26m
Bristol to Ceredigion by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ceredigion is to bus via Swansea which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Ceredigion is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Ceredigion. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tyncelyn Square via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Ceredigion. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Bristol and Ceredigion is 159 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Ceredigion without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Bristol to Ceredigion, including transfers.
Bristol to Ceredigion bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Ceredigion train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Ceredigion is to bus via Swansea which takes 7h 32m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ceredigion, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Tyncelyn Square via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tyncelyn Square via Birmingham New Street, Aberystwyth, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Ceredigion bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Bristol to Ceredigion train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Ceredigion is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Bristol to Ceredigion.
There are 755+ hotels available in Ceredigion.