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 39m£69–379Drive 251.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Aberystwythcar 251.9 mi
5h 8m£62–90Train, 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 58mBus
- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
12h 59m
Cornwall to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h 8m 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, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
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 39m.
The distance between Cornwall and Aberystwyth is 380 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs £65 - £380.
It takes approximately 9h 39m 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 39m and costs £65 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 59m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 12h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £110–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–250
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
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 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Cornwall to Aberystwyth.
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