There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 28m£97–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 5m£41–102Drive 194.7 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Aberystwythcar 194.7 mi
3h 54m£48–69
Lincoln to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Derby and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Lincoln and Aberystwyth is 215 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Lincoln to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Lincoln to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Aberystwyth via Derby and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- 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
Lincoln to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincoln to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Aberystwyth is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Lincoln to Aberystwyth.
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