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 The Town Hall and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall 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 54m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal 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 817+ 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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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 54m
£114–194
Drive 157.1 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Aberystwythcar 157.1 mi
3h 39m
£39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
12h 27m
£54–93
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 train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
9h 3m
£72–142

Shaftesbury to Aberystwyth by bus and train

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Distance: 298.6 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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