There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Aberystwyth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
5h 37mDrive 104.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barry to Aberystwyth104.5 mi
2h 27m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 42m£43–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Barry and Aberystwyth is 130 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Barry to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Barry to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 5h 42m.
Barry to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Aberystwyth is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Barry to Aberystwyth.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barry to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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