There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 54m£29–104Drive 103.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Aberystwythcar 103.3 mi
2h 32m£26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 30m£30–65
Gloucester to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Gloucester and Aberystwyth is 176 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £28 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Gloucester to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Gloucester to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £28 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 30m.
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Gloucester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Aberystwyth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Gloucester to Aberystwyth.
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