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 36m£45–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
7h 23m£20–37Train, bus via Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
7h 11m£50–91Drive 102.9 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Ceredigioncar 102.9 mi
2h 57m£26–37Train
- 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 48m£82–131
Bristol to Ceredigion by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ceredigion is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.
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 Bristol 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 23m.
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 48m.
The distance between Bristol and Ceredigion is 155 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Ceredigion without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bristol to Ceredigion, including transfers.
Bristol to Ceredigion bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol 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 train which takes 6h 48m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ceredigion, Wales?
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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Tyncelyn Square via Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 7h 23m.
- 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)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- 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
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Ceredigion bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.
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.
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