There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Moreton (Dorset)train
8h 37m£134–225Drive 176.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Dorsetcar 176.5 mi
4h 14m£44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 34mTrain via Newport
- 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 Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
10h 20m£106–189Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
12h 8m£55–93Bus, train via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
13h 55m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Dorset is 326 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 12h 8m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Dorset is 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Aberystwyth to Dorset.
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