There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 59m£90–143Drive 175.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Basingstoke to Aberystwythcar 175.8 mi
3h 54m£45–64Bus
- Take the bus from The Malls to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 22mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 44m
Basingstoke to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Aberystwyth is 238 miles. The road distance is 176.8 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 22m.
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Basingstoke to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Basingstoke to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Aberystwyth is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth.
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