What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

How far is it from Belfast to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Belfast and Aberystwyth is 363 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Aberystwyth bus from?

Belfast to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Belfast to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 785+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Belfast to Aberystwyth - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Aberystwyth by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
6h 45m
£56–232
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
7h 15m
£46–157
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
13h 9m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
13h 50m
£120–206
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
16h 15m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 47m
£68–198
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 13m
£66–216
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 2m
£68–218
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 53m
£68–216
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 9m
£87–216
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
17h 26m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwythcar
8h 52m
£111–167

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 361.1 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 13h 9m.

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