There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 39m£126–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
11h 54m£51–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
9h 33m£70–115Drive 239.1 mi
- Drive from Durham to Aberystwythcar 239.1 mi
5h£60–86Fly, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 37m£121–244Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h£89–147
Durham to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Durham and Aberystwyth is 317 miles. The road distance is 240.5 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Durham to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Durham to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
Durham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Durham to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–140
Train from Durham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Durham to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Durham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Aberystwyth is 241 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Durham to Aberystwyth.
Book your Durham to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Omio.
There are 822+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.










