What is the cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth is to bus via Palladium Stop B which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Colwyn Bay station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth?

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

How far is it from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth is 107 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.

How do I travel from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £16 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth bus from?

Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Bangor station.

Where do I catch the Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train from?

Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.

Train or bus from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth is 84 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth?

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Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
4h 18m
£17–24
Bus via Palladium Stop B
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
6h 56m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 50m
£55–89
Drive 83.2 mi
1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwythcar 83.2 mi
2h 2m
£21–30

Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth by train and bus

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Distance: 106.1 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

TaithCymru operates a bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h 3m. Lloyd's Coaches also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 50m.

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