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 / ...
6h£36–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 46m£25–71Train, 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 43mDrive 175.6 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Aberystwythcar 175.6 mi
4h 1m£43–61
Basingstoke to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 1m 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 2 via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
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 6h.
The distance between Basingstoke and Aberystwyth is 238 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £35 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 6h and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 9h 46m.
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 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 46m.
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 4h 1m to drive from Basingstoke to Aberystwyth.
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