There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
7h 53m£105–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 35m£46–83Drive 209.4 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Aberystwythcar 209.4 mi
4h 28m£52–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
8h 3m£91–171
Portsmouth to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Aberystwyth via Winchester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Aberystwyth is 285 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Aberystwyth via Winchester and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Winchester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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
Portsmouth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth.
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