There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 51m£59–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 31m£40–68Drive 164.2 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Aberystwythcar 164.2 mi
3h 34m£41–59
Wakefield to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Wakefield and Aberystwyth is 184 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wakefield to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Aberystwyth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Wakefield to Aberystwyth.
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