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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    7h 23m
    £55–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Abington Service AreabusX74
    2. Take the bus from Abington Bus Stop to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    13h 32m
    £41–75

  3. Drive 258.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Aberystwythcar258.6 mi
    4h 57m
    £64–93

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    8h 47m
    £82–196

  5. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1busT3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    12h 42m

Dumfries to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Aberystwyth via Carlisle, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Abington Bus Stop, Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop, Brunel St, New St Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 32m.

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