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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    6h 20m
    £101–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    9h 30m
    £44–75

  3. Drive  243.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Brightoncar car 243.7 mi
    5h 14m
    £61–88

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    9h 11m
    £120–251

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    10h 51m
    £111–206

Aberystwyth to Brighton by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Brighton via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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