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How to get fromAberystwyth to Bournemouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 15m
    £134–212

  2. Drive 185.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Bournemouthcar car 185.5 mi
    4h 33m
    £47–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    8h 59m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 12m
    £136–287

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    9h 37m
    £59–148

Aberystwyth to Bournemouth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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