There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Llandrindod Wells
best- Take the bus from RAFA Club to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 to Post OfficeX47
- Take the bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth University409
5h 5mDrive 76.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University76.6 mi
1h 51m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6h 33m£56–117Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberystwyth University409
5h 11mBus #2
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
5h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth University is 98 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University without a car is to bus via Llandrindod Wells which takes 5h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University is to bus via Llandrindod Wells which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a bus from RAFA Club to Aberystwyth University via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1, Post Office, and Aberystwyth University in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 33m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from RAFA Club to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth University.
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