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

The cheapest way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth is to line 12 bus and bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Rhyl and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhyl station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Rhyl Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Palladium Stop B and Bangor Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Rhyl and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Rhyl and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Rhyl to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Rhyl and Aberystwyth is 117 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £20 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus from?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Rhyl Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Rhyl to Aberystwyth train from?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.

Train or bus from Rhyl to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 12 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Palladium Stop Y station.

Where does the Rhyl to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Rhyl to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhyl to Aberystwyth is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Rhyl to Aberystwyth.

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

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Rhyl to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
4h 29m
£20–30
Line 12 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand A to Palladium Stop Ybus 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
7h 51m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 40m
£51–83
Drive 84.1 mi
1. Drive from Rhyl to Aberystwythcar 84.1 mi
2h 9m
£21–30

Rhyl to Aberystwyth by train and bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Rhyl, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Rhyl to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Palladium Stop B and Bangor Bus Station Stand B in around 7h 51m.

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