What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Aberystwyth is 131 miles. The road distance is 100.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth?

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Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
4h 17m
£32–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
5h 3m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 50m
£63–102
Drive 100 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwythcar 100 mi
2h 24m
£25–36

Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth by train and bus

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 5h 3m.

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