There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain
5h 41m£88–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand A to Town Bridgebus 804
8h 37m£26–43Drive 131.8 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Chippenhamcar 131.8 mi
2h 52m£33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 46m£51–115
Aberystwyth to Chippenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Town Bridge via The Black Lion, Rose and Crown and Swansea Bus Station Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Chippenham via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales) and Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Chippenham is 249 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Chippenham bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Chippenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Chippenham is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Chippenham, Wiltshire, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Chippenham via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), and Swindon in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Town Bridge via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, and Swansea Bus Station Stand A in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand A to Town Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Chippenham bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Aberystwyth to Chippenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Chippenham is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Aberystwyth to Chippenham.
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