There are 4 ways to get from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cwmbran to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 25m£57–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 48m£22–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
4h 46m£39–57Drive 90.4 mi
- Drive from Cwmbran to Aberystwythcar 90.4 mi
2h 4m£23–33
Cwmbran to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cwmbran station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Kingsway K14, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Cwmbran and Aberystwyth is 169 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Cwmbran to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Cwmbran to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
The best way to get from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Cwmbran, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- 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
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- 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 Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cwmbran to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Cwmbran to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cwmbran to Aberystwyth is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cwmbran to Aberystwyth.
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