What is the cheapest way to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Taunton and Aberystwyth is 259 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.

How do I travel from Taunton to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Aberystwyth bus from?

Taunton to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Aberystwyth train from?

Taunton to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Taunton to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Taunton to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Taunton to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Taunton to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Aberystwyth is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Taunton to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

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Taunton to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 1m
£119–187
Drive 157.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Taunton to Aberystwythcar 157.4 mi
3h 20m
£39–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 5m
£50–121

Taunton to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 257.2 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Taunton, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Taunton to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 5m.

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