There are 4 ways to get from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 24m£21–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Colmore RowX10
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
6h£18–41Drive 103.3 mi
- Drive from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth103.3 mi
2h 32m£26–38Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to ShrewsburyBirmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 39m£38–47
Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Central Market Hall and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Church Centre and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath and arriving at Aberystwyth via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Cradley Heath and Aberystwyth is 124 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £21 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Central Market Hall station.
Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £21 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Cradley Heath, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Sandwell & Dudley to Aberystwyth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–85 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Market Hall to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Colmore Row, Church Centre, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Sandwell & Dudley to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Central Market Hall to Colmore Row
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Colmore Row station.
Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cradley Heath to Aberystwyth.
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