There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 55m£27–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Universitybus 409
6h 10m£26–64Drive 142.7 mi
- Drive from Derby to Aberystwyth Universitycar 142.7 mi
2h 52m£35–50
Derby to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Aberystwyth University is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Derby and Aberystwyth University is 166 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £26 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Derby to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Derby to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Derby to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £26 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.
Derby to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Aberystwyth University is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Derby to Aberystwyth University.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Aberystwyth University via Birmingham New Street, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and National Library of Wales in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth University via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth University in around 6h 10m.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–28
- 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
- £17–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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