What is the cheapest way to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Minehead and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Minehead to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bancks Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Hither Mead, County Hall, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Minehead and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Minehead to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Minehead to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Minehead and Aberystwyth is 296 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.

How do I travel from Minehead to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Aberystwyth bus from?

Minehead to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Aberystwyth train from?

Minehead to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Minehead to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Minehead to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Minehead to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Minehead to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Minehead to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Minehead to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Minehead to Aberystwyth is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Minehead to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 812+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Minehead to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Minehead to Aberystwyth by car, train, or bus

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Minehead to Barrycar
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 57m
£88–145
Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minehead to Aberystwythcar 172.5 mi
3h 42m
£43–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 12m
£100–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 8m

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Distance: 294.1 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Minehead, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Aberystwyth via Hither Mead, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bancks Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 10h 8m.

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