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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Old Road and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Somerset to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Somerset and Aberystwyth is 266 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Somerset to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Aberystwyth bus from?

Somerset to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Aberystwyth train from?

Somerset to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Somerset to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Somerset to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Somerset to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Somerset to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Somerset to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Aberystwyth is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Somerset to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 812+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 19m
£98–166
Drive 151.3 mi
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1. Drive from Somerset to Aberystwythcar 151.3 mi
3h 7m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 14m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 28m

Somerset to Aberystwyth by bus and train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.7 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Aberystwyth via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Road to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 14m.

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