There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
4h 54mDrive 92.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle92.6 mi
2h 14m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 58m£53–120
Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Caerphilly via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Caerphilly Castle is 131 miles. The road distance is 93.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 58m.
Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Caerphilly Castle, Wales?
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Caerphilly Castle via Shrewsbury, Cardiff Central, and Caerphilly in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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 a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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