There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bristol 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 Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 53m£44–119Drive 116.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Bristolcar 116.1 mi
2h 44m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
5h 22mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
6h 18mBus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the bus from Bute Terrace Stop 1 to Kingsway GRbus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
7h 52m
Aberystwyth to Bristol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bristol is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Bus Station via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bristol is 202 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Aberystwyth to Bristol, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Bristol bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.
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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Bus Station via Sarn Odeon in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–35
- 1st Class
- £24–35
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- cardiffbus.com
Bus from Bute Terrace Stop 1 to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.cardiffbus.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Bristol bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bristol is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bristol.
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