There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancaster
5h 17m£59–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to LancasterUk030
9h 37m£26–67Drive 157 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University157 mi
3h 17m£39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
7h 2m£42–86Train, bus via Crewe
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport Bus Station to Lancaster University
8h 22m£35–72
Aberystwyth to Lancaster University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Lancaster via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Lancaster University is 190 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Lancaster University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 9h 37m.
Aberystwyth to Lancaster University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Lancaster University is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Lancaster University, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Lancaster University via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Lancaster in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Lancaster University via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Lancaster in around 9h 37m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester Airport Bus Station to Lancaster University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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