There are 4 ways to get from Looe to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
9h 22m£145–227Drive 249 mi
cheapest- Drive from Looe to Aberystwythcar 249 mi
4h 46m£62–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Liskeard to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
12h 1m
Looe to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Looe to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Looe to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Looe to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Liskeard and arriving at Aberystwyth via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Looe and Aberystwyth is 367 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.
The best way to get from Looe to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Looe to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Looe to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Looe to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Looe to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Looe, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bridge to Aberystwyth via Railway Station, Liskeard, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 12h 1m.
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Liskeard to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Looe to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Looe to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Aberystwyth is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Looe to Aberystwyth.
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