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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Sophia Gardens via The Black Lion and Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Cardiff?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Cardiff is 188 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Cardiff bus from?

Aberystwyth to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Cardiff bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Cardiff train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cardiff is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m
£63–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
5h 52m
£16–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 34m
£32–66
Drive 99.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiffcar 99.2 mi
2h 23m
£25–36

Aberystwyth to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sophia Gardens via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 5h 52m.

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