There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
4h 19mDrive 99.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station99.9 mi
2h 22m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 22m£40–106
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £24 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station and arriving at Tresillian Way. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Central Station is 122 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs .
The bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 4h 22m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- 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
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff Central Station is 1h ahead of Aberystwyth. It is currently 2:07 AM in Aberystwyth and 3:07 AM in Cardiff Central Station.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Central Station.
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