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How to get fromCardiff to Aberystwyth Universityby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus via National Library of Wales

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    4h 22m
  2. Drive 99.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Aberystwyth Universitycar99.6 mi
    2h 19m
    £25–36
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythtrainBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 5m
    £41–104
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    4h 24m

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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aberystwyth University, 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 University via Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth in around 5h 5m.

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