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How to get fromAberystwyth to Bristolby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 54m
    £65–113

  2. Drive  116.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Bristolcar car 116.8 mi
    2h 36m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    6h 23m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 24m

  5. Bus, train via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
    6h 24m
    £53–94

Aberystwyth to Bristol by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Bus Station via Sarn Odeon in around 6h 23m.

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