There are 3 ways to get from Ferryside to Aberystwyth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
2h 42m£8–11Train
- Take the train from Ferryside to Shrewsburytrain Carmarthen - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 36m£87–139Drive 54.9 mi
- Drive from Ferryside to Aberystwythcar 54.9 mi
1h 36m£14–20
Ferryside to Aberystwyth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ferryside to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ferryside to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferryside station to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Park Avenue via The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferryside to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Ferryside and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Ferryside and Aberystwyth is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ferryside to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs £8 - £12.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Ferryside to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Ferryside to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Ferryside to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ferryside station.
The best way to get from Ferryside to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Ferryside, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Ferryside to Park Avenue via Carmarthen, Carmarthen station, and The Black Lion in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ferryside to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ferryside to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Ferryside to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Ferryside to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferryside to Aberystwyth is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Ferryside to Aberystwyth.
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