There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Birkenhead by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
3h 30m£58–102Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Birkenheadcar 98.5 mi
2h 19m£24–35Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 6m£58–103
Aberystwyth to Birkenhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Birkenhead Hamilton Square via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Birkenhead is 139 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Aberystwyth to Birkenhead, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Birkenhead is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Aberystwyth to Birkenhead.
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What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Birkenhead, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberystwyth to Chester once a week. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://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 Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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