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How to get fromStranraer to Aberystwythby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 36m

  2. Drive  326.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Aberystwythcar car 326.1 mi
    6h 14m
    £81–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    14h 43m

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 14m
    £118–246

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 45m
    £169–302

  6. Bus, train, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    15h 55m

  7. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    5. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 33m
    £136–304

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Moor Street Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Aberystwyth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 10h 45m.

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