There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Aberaeron by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Alban Square 3bus 1
5h 46mDrive 212.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paddington to Aberaeroncar 212.9 mi
4h 34m£53–76Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Alban Square 1bus T1c
9h 3mTrain, bus via Swansea
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Alban Square 3bus 1
6h 3mTrain
- Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 28m£89–156
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Aberaeron is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Paddington to Aberaeron is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Aberaeron. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Alban Square 1 via London Victoria and Tresillian Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Aberaeron. However, there are services departing from London Marylebone and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Paddington and Aberaeron is 255 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paddington to Aberaeron without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Paddington to Aberaeron, including transfers.
Paddington to Aberaeron bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Paddington to Aberaeron train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from London Marylebone station.
The best way to get from Paddington to Aberaeron is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Paddington, England and Aberaeron, Wales?
You can take a bus from Paddington Station to Alban Square 1 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Kingsway GR, and Tresillian Way in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Aberaeron Caravan Park via Marylebone Station, London Marylebone, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Aberystwyth, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- 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
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Alban Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Alban Square 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Paddington to Aberaeron bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.
Paddington to Aberaeron train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Aberaeron is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Paddington to Aberaeron.
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