There are 5 ways to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
7h 45m£76–150Drive 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
8h 48mBus, train
- Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Temple Meads Stn376
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
9h 12mBus
- 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 42m
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 42m.
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 Westbury (Wilts), Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Castle Cary and Aberystwyth University is 251 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 Westbury (Wilts) station.
The best way to get from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Castle Cary to Aberystwyth University via Westbury (Wilts), Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 7h 45m. 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 42m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- 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/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Crispin Hall to Temple Meads Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
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
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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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- 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 Newport (S Wales) 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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