There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University by bus, train, or car
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Bus via National Library of Wales
best- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4h 22mDrive 99.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University99.6 mi
2h 19m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 5m£41–104Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £24 - £40.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Cardiff and Aberystwyth University is 123 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University without a car is to bus via National Library of Wales which takes 4h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Cardiff to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University is to bus via National Library of Wales which takes 4h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 5m.
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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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Aberystwyth University is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Aberystwyth University.
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