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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bathgate is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bathgate is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Council Offices via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Bathgate via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Bathgate?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Bathgate is 372 miles. The road distance is 317.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Aberystwyth to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Bathgate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bathgate is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Bathgate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberystwyth to Bathgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bathgate is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bathgate.

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

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Aberystwyth to Bathgate - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
7h 54m
£68–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h 56m
£40–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
3. Take the train from Chester to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
13h 14m
Drive 315.4 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Bathgate315.4 mi
5h 56m
£78–113
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 25m
£60–183
Train via Manchester
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
9h 15m
£60–238
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 Low Level to Bathgate
7h 6m
£54–182
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
8h 26m
£84–228
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
9h 7m
£78–222

Aberystwyth to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 370.2 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bathgate via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Haymarket in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Council Offices via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 13h 56m.

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