There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Swindon 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 via Newport
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindon
5h 13m£70–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub100 / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus
7h 19m£34–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwindonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
5h 39mDrive 136.7 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Swindon136.7 mi
3h 11m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
5h 49m£41–150
Aberystwyth to Swindon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Swindon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Swindon is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Regent Circus via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Swindon via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Swindon is 232 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Swindon without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Aberystwyth to Swindon, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Swindon is to train via Newport which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Swindon via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Regent Circus via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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
- Mid Wales Travel
- 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
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Swindon is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Aberystwyth to Swindon.
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