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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Aberystwyth via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Aberystwyth is 300 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth bus from?

Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth train from?

Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 824+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
8h 51m
£126–214
Drive 157.1 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Aberystwythcar 157.1 mi
3h 39m
£40–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
11h 49m

Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth by bus and train

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Distance: 298.6 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Aberystwyth via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 11h 49m.

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