There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle by train, bus, 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.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
4h 58m£49–90Drive 101.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castlecar 101.2 mi
2h 26m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 27m£33–64Train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 26m£51–87
Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Liverpool and Aberystwyth Castle is 150 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 58m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle, including transfers.
Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 58m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Aberystwyth Castle, Wales?
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Aberystwyth Castle via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Aberystwyth Castle via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- 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
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Merseyrail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Liverpool to Aberystwyth Castle.
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