There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Looe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 17m£147–222Drive 248.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Looecar 248.9 mi
4h 46m£62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
10h 38mBus, train via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain
10h 21mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
11h 55m
Aberystwyth to Looe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Looe is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Looe is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Fire Station via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Looe. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Liskeard via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Looe is 367 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Looe without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Aberystwyth to Looe, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Looe bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Looe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Looe is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Looe, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bridge via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Fire Station via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 11h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Looe bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Looe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Looe is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Aberystwyth to Looe.
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