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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Oldbury is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Oldbury is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Oldbury Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Colmore Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Oldbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Sandwell & Dudley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Oldbury?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Oldbury is 119 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Oldbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £65.

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

The train from Aberystwyth to Sandwell & Dudley takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Oldbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Oldbury train from?

Aberystwyth to Oldbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Oldbury?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Oldbury is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Oldbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberystwyth to Oldbury train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Oldbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sandwell & Dudley station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Oldbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Oldbury is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Aberystwyth to Oldbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Oldbury?

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Where can I stay near Oldbury?

There are 3248+ hotels available in Oldbury.

Aberystwyth to Oldbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Oldbury by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Sandwell & DudleyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2h 53m
£45–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
4h 50m
£17–35
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Oldbury108 mi
2h 36m
£28–40
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton BridgeShrewsbury - Birmingham New Street
3h 42m

Aberystwyth to Oldbury by train

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Distance: 118 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Oldbury, Sandwell, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberystwyth to Sandwell & Dudley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £13–29 and the journey takes 4h.

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