There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 30m£75–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
7h 54m£35–85Line 9 bus, train
- Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to New Streetbus 9
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 38mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Aberystwyth148.5 mi
2h 57mDrive 148.5 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwythcar 148.5 mi
2h 57m£37–53
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Aberystwyth is 178 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Aberystwyth via Railway Station, Derby, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via St Margaret's Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- 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 Wolverhampton to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from EMA Departure Building to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- 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
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Aberystwyth.
There are 837+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Aberystwyth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















