What is the cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 15h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Aberystwyth via Haymarket, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Arbroath and Aberystwyth is 429 miles. The road distance is 390.6 miles.

How do I travel from Arbroath to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £70 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Aberystwyth bus from?

Arbroath to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Aberystwyth train from?

Arbroath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.

Train or bus from Arbroath to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £70 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 15h 31m.

Where does the Arbroath to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Arbroath to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Arbroath to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Arbroath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Arbroath to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Aberystwyth is 391 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Arbroath to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Arbroath to Aberystwyth?

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Arbroath to Aberystwyth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Arbroath to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
9h 33m
£71–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
15h 31m
£48–91
Drive 388.3 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Aberystwyth388.3 mi
7h 17m
£97–140
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
8h 21m
£80–249
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
10h 27m
£71–222
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
8h 24m
£128–320
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
10h 14m
£94–354
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
9h 29m
£140–295
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
10h 58m
£144–397

Arbroath to Aberystwyth by train

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9h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.7 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Arbroath to Aberystwyth via Haymarket, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Dale House, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 15h 31m.

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