What is the cheapest way to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Holywell and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Holywell station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Bus Station 4, Corwen Bus Station and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Holywell and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Holywell to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Prestatyn and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Holywell to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Holywell and Aberystwyth is 134 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.

How do I travel from Holywell to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 33m and costs £22 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holywell to Aberystwyth bus from?

Holywell to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, depart from Bus Station 4.

Where do I catch the Holywell to Aberystwyth train from?

Holywell to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Prestatyn station.

Train or bus from Holywell to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Holywell to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Holywell to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.

Where does the Holywell to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Holywell to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Holywell to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Holywell to Aberystwyth is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Holywell to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 801+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Holywell to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Holywell to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Prestatyn to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus Taith
5h 33m
£23–35
Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holywell to Aberystwythcar 85.1 mi
2h 1m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Prestatyn to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 55m
£52–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 4 to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
6h 40m

Holywell to Aberystwyth by bus and train

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Holywell, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Aberystwyth via Prestatyn Bus Station Stand 3, Prestatyn, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Bus Station 4, Corwen Bus Station, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 40m.

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