What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Tintern Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Tintern Abbey. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Tintern Abbey via Sarn Odeon, Friars Walk 6 and Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Tintern Abbey is 198 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey bus from?

Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey.

Where can I stay near Tintern Abbey?

There are 652+ hotels available in Tintern Abbey.

Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey 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
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 55m
£67–164
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey96.5 mi
2h 26m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Queensway Q1Uk910 / ...
7h 4m
Bus via Carmarthen
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14112
9h 9m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 196.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Tintern Abbey, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Tintern Abbey via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), and Severn Tunnel Junction in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tintern Abbey via Sarn Odeon, Queensway Q1, Friars Walk 6, and Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 in around 7h 4m.

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