There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Harpenden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London EustonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 22m£35–171Train via Milton Keynes
cheapest- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes CentralBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 59m£31–131Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway707 / ...
8h 29m£43–75Drive 196.6 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Harpenden196.6 mi
4h 15m£50–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchley
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station InterchangeX3 / ...
7h 16m£33–119
Aberystwyth to Harpenden by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Harpenden is to train and bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Harpenden is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at The George PH via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Harpenden via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Harpenden is 262 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £35 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Aberystwyth to Harpenden, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Harpenden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Harpenden is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Harpenden, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Harpenden via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to The George PH via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Luton Station Interchange in around 8h 29m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Harpenden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Harpenden is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Aberystwyth to Harpenden.
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