There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Wicklow by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane
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Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Wicklow
6h 19m€80–103Bus, ferry, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
- Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
- Take the train from Rosslare Europort to WicklowIc
11h 17m€60–113Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead station4X
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Grand Hotel740
13h 1mTrain, fly, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
8h 57m€69–232Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Grand Hotel740
12h 36m€104–188Bus, ferry via Llangefni
- Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Merrion Street to Colley Row133
13h 59m
Aberystwyth to Wicklow by bus, ferry, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Wicklow is to bus and ferry and train which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Wicklow is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €110.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Wicklow is 318 km.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Wicklow without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 17m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Aberystwyth to Wicklow, including transfers.
There are 93+ hotels available in Wicklow.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Wicklow, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Wicklow. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Wicklow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Wicklow via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Fishguard Harbour station, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 11h 17m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Rosslare Europort to Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Arriva Wales
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Merrion Square to Grand Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Merrion Street to Colley Row
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €43–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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