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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    6h
    £85–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    7h 3m
    £23–29

  3. Line 304 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    6h 7m
    £35–69

  4. Drive  102.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwythcar car 102.6 mi
    2h 30m
    £26–37

Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth by bus and train

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, and Shrewsbury in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Llantwit Major Interchange, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 4, Sarn Odeon, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 7h 3m.

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