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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Methil is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 15h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Methil is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Methil?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Memorial Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Methil?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Methil is 390 miles. The road distance is 353.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Methil without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Aberystwyth to Methil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Methil bus from?

Aberystwyth to Methil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Methil?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Methil is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Methil bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Methil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Methil?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Methil is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Aberystwyth to Methil.

Where can I stay near Methil?

There are 1110+ hotels available in Methil.

Aberystwyth to Methil - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
9h 10m
£66–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park & Ride
15h 19m
£53–99
Drive 351.5 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Methil351.5 mi
6h 34m
£89–128
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinch
7h 31m
£76–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
10h 29m
£66–146
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
8h 45m
£71–232
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Markinch
9h 29m
£93–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupar
9h 43m
£115–329

Aberystwyth to Methil by train, foot, and bus

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.7 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Methil, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Memorial Court via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Memorial Court via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Park & Ride in around 15h 19m.

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