There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 5m£67–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 19m£41–104Drive 191.7 mi
- Drive from Luton to Aberystwythcar 191.7 mi
4h 4m£47–68Train via Leicester
- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 35m£102–168Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain London Euston - Wolverhampton / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 6m£68–123
Luton to Aberystwyth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Luton and Aberystwyth is 212 miles. The road distance is 192.8 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Luton to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Luton to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Luton to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Luton to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Aberystwyth via Central station, Milton Keynes Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- 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
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Luton to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Aberystwyth is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Luton to Aberystwyth.
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