What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £80 and takes 10h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Canterbury is 308 miles. The road distance is 267.3 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £40 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Canterbury bus from?

Aberystwyth to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Canterbury train from?

Aberystwyth to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £27 - £80 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Canterbury bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Canterbury train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Canterbury is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Aberystwyth to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberystwyth to Canterbury?

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Aberystwyth to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
6h 20m
£44–171
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals400 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station007 / ...
10h 24m
£28–79
Drive 265.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Canterbury265.7 mi
5h 52m
£67–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station007 / ...
11h 34m

Aberystwyth to Canterbury by train and foot

48Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.1 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Canterbury West 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 Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 24m.

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