There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Usk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pontypool & New Inntrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 7m£71–108Drive 88.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Uskcar 88.2 mi
2h 2m£22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cwmbrantrain
5h 57m£71–106Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14bus 112
6h 51m£79–104
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Usk is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Usk is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Usk. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Kingsway K14 via The Black Lion and Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Usk. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Pontypool & New Inn via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Usk is 172 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Usk without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Aberystwyth to Usk, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Usk bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Usk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Usk is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Usk, Wales?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Usk via Shrewsbury and Pontypool & New Inn in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Usk via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, and Kingsway K14 in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Pontypool & New Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Usk bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Aberystwyth to Usk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Usk is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Aberystwyth to Usk.
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