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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly is to bus via Cardigan which costs £8 - £12 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Kidwelly?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Kidwelly. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Kidwelly Square via The Black Lion and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Kidwelly?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Kidwelly via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Kidwelly is 60 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Kidwelly bus from?

Aberystwyth to Kidwelly bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Kidwelly train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Kidwelly bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Kidwelly bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Kidwelly train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Kidwelly is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly.

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

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Where can I stay near Kidwelly?

There are 704+ hotels available in Kidwelly.

Aberystwyth to Kidwelly - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationT1c
2h 47m
Bus via Cardigan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to TescoT5
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9460
5h 12m
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to KidwellyCrewe - Milford Haven / ...
6h 20m
£76–116
Drive 55.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly55.1 mi
1h 36m
£14–20
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1T1 / ...
3h 36m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Kidwelly, Wales?

Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen station twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Kidwelly via Shrewsbury in around 6h 20m.

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