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How to get fromAberystwyth to Dorsetby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New StreettrainAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BournemouthtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    8h 39m
    £67–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus409
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach StationbusUk061
    11h 46m
    £41–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WaybusT1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
    10h 35m

  4. Drive 175.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Dorsetcar175.9 mi
    4h 18m
    £44–64

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
    10h 28m
    £77–165

  6. Bus, train via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WaybusT1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South StationbusCr5
    10h 56m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 11h 46m.

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