There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 46m£24–113Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 30m£24–43Drive 151.1 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Aberystwythcar 151.1 mi
3h 16m£37–53
Leicester to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station 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 Leicester to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Leicester and Aberystwyth is 164 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £24 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Leicester to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Leicester to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £24 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Leicester to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 30m.
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- 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
- £17–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- 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
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leicester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Aberystwyth is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Leicester to Aberystwyth.
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