What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Aberystwyth?

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.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Aberystwyth?

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.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Portsmouth and Aberystwyth is 285 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £120 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Aberystwyth bus from?

Portsmouth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Aberystwyth train from?

Portsmouth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Portsmouth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Aberystwyth is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth?

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Portsmouth to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
7h 53m
£126–210
Drive 209.5 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Aberystwythcar 209.5 mi
4h 28m
£52–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 35m
£58–142

Portsmouth to Aberystwyth by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.5 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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.

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