There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater 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 Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgwater
6h 33m£65–171Drive 147.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater147.1 mi
3h 8m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to BridgwaterCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus StationCp5
7h 7m
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Bus Station via Sarn Odeon and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Bridgwater via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bridgwater is 236 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £65 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bridgwater, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Bus Station via Sarn Odeon and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 7m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgwater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £40–65
Train from Cardiff Central to Bridgwater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- 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
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Bridgwater train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bridgwater is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bridgwater.
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