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How to get fromMadrid to Aberystwythby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, car train, or ferry

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There are 15 ways to get from Madrid to Aberystwyth by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, car train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MAD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 1m
    £81–231

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MAD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 12m
    £76–237

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Aberystwythcar car
    29h 27m
    £199–763

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leon to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    31h 51m
    £286–529

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberystwythcar car
    21h 5m
    £391–522

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 48m
    £124–397

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 45m
    £165–527

  8. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 44m
    £108–254

  9. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 50m
    £120–358

  10. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAD - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    11h 10m
    £119–368

  11. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    11h 8m
    £112–316

  12. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    33h 26m
    £105–255

  13. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    34h 8m
    £271–876

  14. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    34h 30m
    £161–256

  15. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    45h 16m
    £353–438

Madrid to Aberystwyth by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Paris, Quai de Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 33h 26m.

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