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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 45m
    £92–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    11h 26m
    £41–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    8h 42m

  4. Drive  246.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwythcar car 246.6 mi
    5h 18m
    £62–89

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Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Aberystwyth via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 26m.

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