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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Aberystwyth via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Penzance to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Penzance and Aberystwyth is 420 miles. The road distance is 294.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs £180 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Aberystwyth bus from?

Penzance to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Aberystwyth train from?

Penzance to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs £180 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Penzance to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Penzance to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Penzance to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Aberystwyth is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Penzance to Aberystwyth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Aberystwyth?

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Penzance to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
10h 11m
£182–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
14h 35m
£57–83
Drive 292.4 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Aberystwythcar 292.4 mi
5h 49m
£72–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 41m

Penzance to Aberystwyth by train

54Weekly Trains

10h 11mAverage Duration

£182Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 418 mi
Duration: 10h 11m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Aberystwyth via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 35m.

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