There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 59m£81–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Universitybus 409
8h 5m£33–53Train, 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 20mDrive 136.1 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Aberystwyth Universitycar 136.1 mi
3h 7m£35–50Train, 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 Aberystwyth Universitybus
6h 32m
Swindon to Aberystwyth University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 5m.
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. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
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 59m.
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 59m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Swindon to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus 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 59m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 5m.
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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Aberystwyth University via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth University in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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
- £30–50
- 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 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- 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
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus 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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