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How to get fromEdinburgh to Aberystwyth Universityby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    7h 29m
    £52–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Universitybus409
    13h 20m
    £35–80

  3. Drive 316.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth Universitycar316.5 mi
    6h 8m
    £79–114

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    7h 18m
    £58–144

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Llandudno Junctiontrain
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to National Library of WalesbusT2
    12h 48m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    8h 7m
    £66–210

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 10m
    £74–260

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 29m
    £118–402

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeEDI - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 55m
    £124–302

Edinburgh to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aberystwyth University, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberystwyth University via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and National Library of Wales in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberystwyth University via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth University in around 13h 20m.

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