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

The cheapest way to get from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth is to bus via Cardigan which costs £8 - £12 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Kidwelly and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Kidwelly Square and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Kidwelly and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Kidwelly and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Kidwelly and Aberystwyth is 60 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kidwelly to Aberystwyth bus from?

Kidwelly to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Kidwelly to Aberystwyth train from?

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

Train or bus from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Kidwelly to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Kidwelly to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Kidwelly to Aberystwyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kidwelly to Aberystwyth is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 778+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Kidwelly to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3h 2m
Bus via Cardigan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
2. Take the bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
5h
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Kidwelly to ShrewsburyCarmarthen - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 29m
£82–115
Drive 55 mi
1. Drive from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth55 mi
1h 35m
£14–20
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
3h 31m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kidwelly to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 6h 29m.

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