There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 5m£53–103Drive 124.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bath to Aberystwyth Universitycar 124.4 mi
3h 2m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Universitybus 409
8h 31m£35–61Train
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 8m£73–128
Bath to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Bath and Aberystwyth University is 182 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Bath to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Bath to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bath to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
The best way to get from Bath to Aberystwyth University is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Bath, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Aberystwyth University via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth University in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Aberystwyth University via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bath to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bath to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Aberystwyth University is 125 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Bath to Aberystwyth University.
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