There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
9h 37m£172–287Drive 252.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Aberystwythcar 252.7 mi
5h£62–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 53mBus
- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
13h 28m
Cornwall to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Aberystwyth via Par, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Cornwall and Aberystwyth is 380 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £170 - £290.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Cornwall to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.
Cornwall to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Aberystwyth via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 13h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Cornwall to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cornwall to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Aberystwyth is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Cornwall to Aberystwyth.
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