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

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Aberystwyth by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 32m
    £216–435

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    18h 49m
    £60–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    18h 9m
    £101–245

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

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

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

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    8h 23m
    £120–284

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Aberystwythcar car
    11h 19m
    £130–217

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

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 32m
    £120–267

  8. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CGN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 6m
    £82–238

  9. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CGN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 47m
    £167–461

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

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CGN - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 57m
    £132–357

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

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUS - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 21m
    £162–381

Cologne to Aberystwyth by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest 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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 18h 49m.

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