There are 6 ways to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 20m£122–243Drive 186.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwythcar 186.5 mi
4h 30m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 27m£127–192Train, bus
- Take the train from Romsey to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 48mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Southampton-SOU to Aberystwyth186.5 mi
4h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Library to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
10h 24m£59–142
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Library and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Southampton Airport Parkway and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Aberystwyth is 309 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Library station.
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.
The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Southampton Airport (SOU), England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Terminal to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Library and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Romsey to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Library to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Southampton-SOU to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth.
Book your Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Aberystwyth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















