There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 58m£81–142Drive 136.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Aberystwyth Universitycar 136.1 mi
3h 7m£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 22mTrain, bus via Carmarthen
- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to National Library of Walesbus 1
6h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 22m
Swindon to Aberystwyth University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Aberystwyth University station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Swindon and Aberystwyth University is 233 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Swindon to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Swindon to Aberystwyth University via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Aberystwyth University via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to National Library of Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swindon to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Aberystwyth University is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Swindon to Aberystwyth University.
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