There are 8 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 57m£148–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
15h 2m£69–133Drive 366.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Andrews to Aberystwythcar 366.6 mi
7h 1m£91–131Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
8h 38m£107–225Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
11h 13m£142–248Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
9h 26m£111–245Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
10h 38m£151–313Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
10h 49m£182–493
Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Station, Moor Street Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Aberystwyth via Haymarket, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Aberystwyth is 408 miles. The road distance is 368.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 57m and costs £140 - £270.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.
Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 57m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 15h 2m.
What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth via Railway Station, Cupar, Haymarket, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Railway Station, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Moor Street Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth is 369 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Saint Andrews to Aberystwyth.
There are 826+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.




