There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
6h 47m£51–243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station777
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University409
10h 40m£44–110Drive 262.8 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Aberystwyth University262.8 mi
5h 1m£66–96Bus, train via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 6m£60–197Bus, train
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
11h 3m
Colchester to Aberystwyth University by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Aberystwyth University is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Aberystwyth via Moorgate station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Colchester and Aberystwyth University is 293 miles. The road distance is 264.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £50 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Colchester to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Colchester to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Colchester to Aberystwyth University via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Aberystwyth University via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth University in around 10h 40m.
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Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.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
- £21–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- 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
Colchester to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Aberystwyth University is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Colchester to Aberystwyth University.
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