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 £35 - £85 and takes 10h 16m.

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 5h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Durham University via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Durham?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Durham is 317 miles. The road distance is 239.2 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 21m and costs £50 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 21m and costs £50 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 10h 16m.

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 239 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 1670+ 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 Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 21m
£50–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Durham Universitybus
10h 16m
£35–81
Drive 237.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Durhamcar 237.8 mi
5h 2m
£59–84
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
9h 11m
£87–220
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
6h 44m
£51–163
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
7h 58m
£58–183
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
8h 11m
£70–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
8h 39m
£80–194

Aberystwyth to Durham by train

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Distance: 315.1 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Durham University via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange in around 10h 16m.

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