There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to York by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
5h 49m£67–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
9h 43m£42–65Drive 188.2 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Yorkcar 188.2 mi
3h 57m£47–68Train via Doncaster
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Yorktrain
6h 20m£72–125
Aberystwyth to York by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to York is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to York is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to York. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Micklegate via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to York. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at York via Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and York is 211 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to York without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Aberystwyth to York, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to York is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and York, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to York via Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Micklegate via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 43m.
- 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 Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- 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 Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Stockport to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to York
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Doncaster to York
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to York is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Aberystwyth to York.
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