What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Tresillian Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cardiff Airport and Aberystwyth is 201 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth bus from?

Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth train from?

Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 775+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or towncar

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 32m
£44–113
Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth102.5 mi
2h 28m
£26–37
Line 304 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW304
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
6h 33m
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth102.5 mi
2h 28m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 200.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Customhouse Street JW and Tresillian Way in around 6h 33m.

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