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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Gourock is to train and fly which costs £60 - £190 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Gourock is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Gourock?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Gourock station. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Gourock Rail Station via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Gourock?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Gourock. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Gourock via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Gourock?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Gourock is 382 miles. The road distance is 347.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Gourock without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £45 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Aberystwyth to Gourock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Gourock bus from?

Aberystwyth to Gourock bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Gourock train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Gourock?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Gourock is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Gourock bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Gourock bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Gourock train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Gourock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Gourock?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Gourock is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Aberystwyth to Gourock.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
8h 26m
£45–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationT8
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
13h 2m
Drive 345.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Gourock345.1 mi
6h 22m
£87–125
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
6h 54m
£61–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Fire StationT3 / ...
3. Take the train from Wrexham General to Liverpool Lime Street
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
11h 37m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
7h 48m
£69–194
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
8h 53m
£81–226
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
9h 47m
£88–240

Aberystwyth to Gourock by train

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Distance: 380 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Gourock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Gourock via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Gourock Rail Station via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 2m.

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