There are 3 ways to get from Bucknell to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bucknell to Shrewsburytrain Carmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 40m£36–60Bus, line 409 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3bus X48
- Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 to Post Officebus X47
- Take the bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
4h 16m£9–15Drive 60.6 mi
- Drive from Bucknell to Aberystwythcar 60.6 mi
1h 21m£16–22
Bucknell to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucknell to Aberystwyth is to bus and line 409 bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bucknell to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucknell station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucknell to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Bucknell and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Bucknell and Aberystwyth is 109 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bucknell to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Bucknell to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Bucknell to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Railway Station.
Bucknell to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bucknell station.
The best way to get from Bucknell to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 409 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Bucknell, Shropshire, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Bucknell to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 and Post Office in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bucknell to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- 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
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bucknell to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 station.
Bucknell to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucknell to Aberystwyth is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Bucknell to Aberystwyth.
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