What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at University - Palatine Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Durham. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Durham via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Durham?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Durham is 317 miles. The road distance is 240.2 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £65 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Durham?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Aberystwyth to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Durham bus from?

Aberystwyth to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Durham train from?

Aberystwyth to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Durham?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Durham is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Durham bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Durham train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Durham is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Aberystwyth to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Durham.

Aberystwyth to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to DurhamReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 24m
£67–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A1 to University - Palatine CentreM20
10h 21m
£35–71
Drive 238.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Durham238.8 mi
4h 58m
£60–87
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)LPL - NCL
8h 44m
£89–215
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
3. Take the train from Stockport to Doncaster
4. Take the train from Doncaster to Durham
7h 29m
£65–124
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durham
8h 1m
£51–168
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
8h 13m
£76–243
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
8h 7m
£77–235

Aberystwyth to Durham by train

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Distance: 315.1 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Durham via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to University - Palatine Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A1 in around 10h 21m.

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