There are 6 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 36m£52–93Drive 119.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwythcar 119.9 mi
2h 33m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 40m£39–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Aberystwyth119.9 mi
2h 33mTrain via Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 45m£52–93Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
7h 14m
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Aberystwyth via Wilmslow and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Aberystwyth is 137 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Aberystwyth via Wilmslow and Shrewsbury in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- 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
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberystwyth.
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