What is the cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cotswolds and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cotswolds and Aberystwyth is 180 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Aberystwyth bus from?

Cotswolds to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Train or bus from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Cotswolds to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Aberystwyth is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 760+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Cotswolds to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 57m
£75–168
Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth116.3 mi
2h 50m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
7h 27m
Train via Transport Hub arrival
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 35m
£36–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
8h 25m
£30–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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