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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aviemore is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aviemore is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Aviemore via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Aviemore?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Aviemore is 494 miles. The road distance is 442.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aviemore without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Aberystwyth to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aviemore bus from?

Aberystwyth to Aviemore bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aviemore train from?

Aberystwyth to Aviemore train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aviemore is to bus which takes 15h 13m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £45 - £270 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aviemore bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aviemore train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Aviemore train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Aviemore is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Aberystwyth to Aviemore.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberystwyth to Aviemore?

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

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Aberystwyth to Aviemore - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Aviemore by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
4. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Cairngorm HotelE9
11h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
15h 13m
£40–82
Drive 439.5 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Aviemore439.5 mi
8h 4m
£110–158
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
9h 35m
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
11h 35m
£49–269
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Aviemore
11h 55m
£84–126
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
10h 5m
£56–233
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
9h 30m
£131–355
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
11h 1m
£110–343
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
11h 46m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
10h 37m
£92–378

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

You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Cairngorm Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Aviemore via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 11h 35m.

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