There are 4 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 Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
9h 49m£66–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
14h 40m£50–85Drive 292.9 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Penzancecar 292.9 mi
5h 49m£70–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
10h 57m
Aberystwyth to Penzance by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
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 9h 49m.
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 9h 49m and costs £65 - £270.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Aberystwyth to Penzance, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
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 9h 49m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 14h 40m.
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 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–30
- 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
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 49m to drive from Aberystwyth to Penzance.
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