There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 3m£58–385Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
9h 45m£40–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
9h 43mDrive 188.3 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth188.3 mi
4h 26m£47–68
Bournemouth to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Aberystwyth is 298 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £55 - £390.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £55 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–300
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Aberystwyth is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Bournemouth to Aberystwyth.
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