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 £35 - £90 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £45 - £180.

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, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £35 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 24m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 12h 16m.

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 54m to drive from Aberystwyth to Scotland.

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

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Aberystwyth to Scotland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
7h 24m
£35–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
12h 16m
£36–86
Drive 319 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Glasgow319 mi
5h 54m
£80–116
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 7m
£60–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Fire StationT3 / ...
3. Take the train from Wrexham General to Liverpool Lime Street
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
10h 35m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 50m
£47–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
6h 21m
£103–274
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
8h 4m
£79–226
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
7h 48m
£67–211

Aberystwyth to Scotland by train

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Distance: 354.5 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Buchanan Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 12h 16m.

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