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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Macroom is to bus and ferry which costs €70 - €170 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Macroom is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 43m and costs €65 - €280.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Macroom?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Macroom is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Macroom without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 14h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 29m to get from Aberystwyth to Macroom, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Macroom?

There are 29+ hotels available in Macroom.

Aberystwyth to Macroom - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Macroom by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationT1c
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Macroom40
14h 29m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Macroom
8h 43m
€66–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Macroom
8h 55m
€114–161
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Macroom40
14h 47m
€71–162
Bus, train, ferry via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Macroom40
15h 4m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Macroom
9h 47m
€76–221
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Macroom
10h 44m
€120–321
Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Macroom
9h 13m
€126–307

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.4 km
Duration: 14h 29m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Macroom, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Macroom. However, you can take the bus to Carmarthen station, walk to Carmarthen, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Harbour, then take the bus to Macroom. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth to Macroom via Holyhead and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 55m.

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