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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff 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 and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cardiff and Aberystwyth is 122 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aberystwyth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Aberystwyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Aberystwyth?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 778+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff 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 10m
Drive 99.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Aberystwyth99.2 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 / ...
4h 50m
£39–104

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 121.3 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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 train from Cardiff Central to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 50m.

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