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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Tresillian Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Penarth to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Penarth and Aberystwyth is 191 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Penarth to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Aberystwyth bus from?

Penarth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Aberystwyth train from?

Penarth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Penarth to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Penarth to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Penarth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Penarth to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Penarth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Aberystwyth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Penarth to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Penarth to Aberystwyth?

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Penarth to Aberystwyth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Penarth to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 26m
£54–112
Drive 103.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penarth to Aberystwyth103.6 mi
2h 26m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
5h 32m

Penarth to Aberystwyth by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Penarth to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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