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How to get fromCologne to Aberystwythby train (Eurostar), night train, bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Aberystwyth by train (Eurostar), night train, bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    10h 33m
    £133–523

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationbus328
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    20h 7m
    £56–96

  3. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidinighttrainNj
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    19h 6m
    £67–303

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberystwythcar
    10h 7m

  5. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    8h 31m
    £92–277

  6. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    11h 38m
    £133–523

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Aberystwythcar
    11h 11m
    £155–230

  8. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeCGN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    8h 4m
    £103–204

  9. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCGN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 4m
    £80–210

  10. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 36m
    £99–273

  11. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeCGN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 56m
    £112–422

  12. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUS - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    10h 23m
    £111–415

  13. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeCGN - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 57m
    £87–350

Cologne to Aberystwyth by train and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Aberystwyth via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 20h 7m.

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