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How to get fromDurham to Aberystwythby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    7h 9m
    £54–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    9h 58m
    £37–90

  3. Drive 239.1 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Aberystwythcar car 239.1 mi
    4h 59m
    £59–84

  4. Train via York

    1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    7h 20m
    £56–159

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    10h 25m

Durham to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Durham to Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds York St Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 58m.

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