There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
10h 2m£90–253Drive 292.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Penzance292.9 mi
5h 46m£72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
12h 24mBus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to PenzanceCardiff Central - Penzance
10h 57mBus, train via Weston-super-Mare
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Mare
- Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station404
15h 1m
Aberystwyth to Penzance by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Penzance is 420 miles. The road distance is 294.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £90 - £260.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Penzance bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Albert Pier Road via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station in around 12h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £130–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Penzance bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Penzance is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Aberystwyth to Penzance.
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