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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Scotland is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Scotland is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Glasgow Central via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Scotland?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Scotland is 357 miles. The road distance is 320.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Aberystwyth to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Scotland?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Scotland is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberystwyth to Scotland train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Scotland is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Aberystwyth to Scotland.

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

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Aberystwyth to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 10m
£89–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 26m
£52–109
Drive 319 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Glasgowcar 319 mi
5h 57m
£80–115
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 2m
£77–172
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 14m
£126–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
12h 20m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 14m
£85–172
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
7h 1m
£126–274
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
8h 19m
£114–233
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
8h 7m
£106–228
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
7h 49m
£123–258

Aberystwyth to Scotland by train

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Distance: 354.5 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Glasgow Central via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Buchanan Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, and Newhall St in around 11h 26m.

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