There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationT1c
2h 41mDrive 54.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan54.4 mi
1h 35m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to FerrysideCrewe - Milford Haven / ...
6h 30m£76–118Bus via Lampeter
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1T1 / ...
4h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Llansteffan. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Church via The Black Lion and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Ferryside via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Llansteffan is 56 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Llansteffan bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Llansteffan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Llansteffan, 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 Ferryside via Shrewsbury in around 6h 30m.
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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
- £11–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ferryside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Llansteffan bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Aberystwyth to Llansteffan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Llansteffan is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Aberystwyth to Llansteffan.
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