There are 4 ways to get from Paddington to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 45m£72–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 50m£37–65Drive 203.8 mi
- Drive from Paddington to Aberystwythcar 203.8 mi
4h 19m£51–73Train, bus
- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 12m£100–173
Paddington to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paddington to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Golders Green Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Paddington and Aberystwyth is 239 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Paddington to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Paddington to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Paddington to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Golders Green Station.
Paddington to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from Paddington to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Paddington, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Aberystwyth via Euston Station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Golders Green Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 50m.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Golders Green Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Paddington to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Paddington to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Aberystwyth is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Paddington to Aberystwyth.
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