There are 4 ways to get from Hitchin to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 13m£87–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 5m£35–60Drive 198 mi
- Drive from Hitchin to Aberystwythcar 198 mi
4h 10m£49–71Train
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 46m£61–127
Hitchin to Aberystwyth by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Aberystwyth via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Hitchin and Aberystwyth is 270 miles. The road distance is 199.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hitchin to Aberystwyth without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 13m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Hitchin to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Hitchin to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Hitchin to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
The best way to get from Hitchin to Aberystwyth is to train via London which takes 6h 13m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Hitchin, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Hitchin to Aberystwyth via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–22
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- 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)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hitchin to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Hitchin to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Aberystwyth is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Hitchin to Aberystwyth.
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