There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
4h 29mDrive 99.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth University to Cardiffcar 99.4 mi
2h 20m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 32m£71–123
Aberystwyth University to Cardiff by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £24 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station and arriving at Tresillian Way. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Aberystwyth University and Cardiff is 123 miles. The road distance is 100 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs .
The bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Aberystwyth University to Cardiff bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth University to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth University, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way once daily, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff Central via Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth University to Cardiff bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Tresillian Way station.
Aberystwyth University to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth University to Cardiff is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Aberystwyth University to Cardiff.
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