There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 29m£63–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
10h 14m£34–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
9h 36mDrive 165.1 mi
- Drive from Chard to Aberystwyth165.1 mi
3h 38m£41–60
Chard to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Chard and Aberystwyth is 273 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £60 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Chard to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Chard to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
The best way to get from Chard to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 14m.
Chard to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Aberystwyth is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Chard to Aberystwyth.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Elder Close to Aberystwyth via Market House, The Parade, Taunton Station Bridge, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Market House, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 14m.
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Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- 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 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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