There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 304 bus
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport304
5h 52mDrive 102.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport102.4 mi
2h 26m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 16m£53–120Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Aberystwyth to Cardiff-CWL102.4 mi
2h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Rhoose via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Airport is 140 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport without a car is to bus and line 304 bus which takes 5h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport is to bus and line 304 bus which takes 5h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cardiff Airport, Wales?
You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardiff Airport via Tresillian Way and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport via Shrewsbury, Cardiff Central, and Rhoose in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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 daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Tresillian Way station.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Airport. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.