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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Bristol to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Bristol and Aberystwyth is 214 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Aberystwyth bus from?

Bristol to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Aberystwyth train from?

Bristol to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Bristol to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Bristol to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Bristol to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Bristol to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Aberystwyth is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bristol to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Aberystwyth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Aberystwyth?

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 782+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Bristol to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 16m
£43–158
Drive 115.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Aberystwyth115.9 mi
2h 44m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
6h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn OdeonUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
6h 25m

Bristol to Aberystwyth by train

48Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bristol to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 212.6 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sarn Odeon in around 6h 25m.

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