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How to get fromAberdeen to Aberystwythby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Aberdeen to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 33m
    £172–327

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    16h 27m
    £79–165

  3. Drive 436.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Aberystwythcar car 436.4 mi
    8h 4m
    £106–152

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ABZ - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 56m
    £120–297

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    11h 6m
    £163–263

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    15h 35m

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    7h 54m
    £126–290

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ABZ - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 7m
    £163–554

  9. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 5m
    £167–395

Aberdeen to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Aberystwyth via Haymarket, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 16h 27m.

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