There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bath by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
5h 32m£71–133Drive 125 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Bathcar 125 mi
3h 7m£31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
6h 1mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
7h 22m
Aberystwyth to Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bath is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Bus Station via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bath. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Bath Spa via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bath is 214 miles. The road distance is 125.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bath without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Aberystwyth to Bath, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Bath bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bath is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bath, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bath Spa via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Bus Station via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Bath bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bath is 126 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bath.
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