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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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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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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1 / ...
    4h 3m
  2. Drive  99.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Aberystwythcar car 99.9 mi
    2h 24m
    £25–36
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    4h 15m
  4. Train

    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 / ...
    4h 50m
    £62–101

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

Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 50m.

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