There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 14m£32–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Universitybus 409
7h 15m£22–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to National Library of Walesbus T2
6h 51mDrive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Aberystwyth Universitycar 126.7 mi
2h 45m£31–45
Manchester to Aberystwyth University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Manchester and Aberystwyth University is 146 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Manchester to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Manchester to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Aberystwyth University via Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Aberystwyth University via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth University in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to National Library of Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Aberystwyth University is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Manchester to Aberystwyth University.
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