There are 5 ways to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 57m£84–128Drive 116.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cotswolds to Aberystwythcar 116.6 mi
2h 43m£29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
7h 45m£68–119Bus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 37m£31–54Train via Transport Hub arrival
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 35m£66–108
Cotswolds to Aberystwyth by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Aberystwyth is 180 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Cotswolds to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cotswolds to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cotswolds to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth.
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