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 58m£114–168Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cotswolds to Aberystwythcar 116.3 mi
2h 52m£29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 27mTrain 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£81–128Bus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 29m£36–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £28 - £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 Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
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 58m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Aberystwyth is 180 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport 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 58m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 29m.
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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Combend Farm, Transport Hub arrival, Transport Hub, Golden Valley Hotel, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
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 52m to drive from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth.
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