There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 34m£116–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
10h 40m£59–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 58mDrive 267.2 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Aberystwythcar 267.2 mi
5h 46m£66–95
Canterbury to Aberystwyth by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via London Victoria and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Aberystwyth via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Canterbury and Aberystwyth is 308 miles. The road distance is 268.7 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Canterbury to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Canterbury to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Aberystwyth via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Canterbury to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Canterbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Aberystwyth is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Canterbury to Aberystwyth.
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