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How to get fromBath to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    5h 50m
    £53–103

  2. Drive  125.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Aberystwythcar car 125.7 mi
    3h
    £32–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 53m
    £73–128

Bath to Aberystwyth by train and bus

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 5h 53m.

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