What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth is 123 miles. The road distance is 99.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth?

The bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth bus from?

Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

What is the time difference between Cardiff Queen Street and Aberystwyth?

Aberystwyth is 1h behind Cardiff Queen Street. It is currently 12:00 AM in Cardiff Queen Street and 11:00 PM in Aberystwyth.

Where does the Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth?

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Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4h 29m
Drive 99.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth99.3 mi
2h 18m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 8m
£50–104

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 122.3 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff Queen Street, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 8m.

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