There are 4 ways to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castle Cary to Taunton
- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
7h 15m£65–213Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University143.1 mi
3h 30m£36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Cardiff CentralWeymouth - Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
7h 43mBus
- Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
9h 59m
Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University station. However, there are services departing from Horse Pond Inn and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Crispin Hall, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Aberystwyth via Taunton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Castle Cary and Aberystwyth University is 287 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £65 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Crispin Hall station.
Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University via Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Aberystwyth in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Pond Inn to Aberystwyth University via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Castle Cary to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–80
- 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
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University.
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