There are 5 ways to get from Sussex to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Haywards Heath to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 55m£120–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
11h 29m£60–154Train, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
12h 3mDrive 246.1 mi
- Drive from Sussex to Aberystwythcar 246.1 mi
5h 1m£60–87Train via Lewes
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
7h 52m£111–243
Sussex to Aberystwyth by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sussex to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sussex to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sussex station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bluebell station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via School Hill Bottom, Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sussex to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath and arriving at Aberystwyth via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Sussex and Aberystwyth is 286 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sussex to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Sussex to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Sussex to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Sussex to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.
The best way to get from Sussex to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Sussex, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Sussex to Aberystwyth via Haywards Heath, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sussex to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bluebell station, School Hill Bottom, Old Steine, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Haywards Heath to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Sussex to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Sussex to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sussex to Aberystwyth is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Sussex to Aberystwyth.
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