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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 46m.

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 11m 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 7 via Sophia Gardens, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

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.

How far is it from Taunton to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Taunton and Aberystwyth is 259 miles. The road distance is 158.9 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 and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Taunton to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Taunton to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m 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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Train
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
£99–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
7h 46m
£27–43
Drive 158 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Aberystwythcar 158 mi
3h 11m
£40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 45m
£67–129

Taunton to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 257.2 mi
Duration: 6h

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 7h 46m.

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