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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Aberystwyth is to train and fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Aberystwyth via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Perth to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Perth and Aberystwyth is 419 miles. The road distance is 361.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Aberystwyth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 39m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Perth to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Aberystwyth bus from?

Perth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Aberystwyth train from?

Perth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Perth to Aberystwyth is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 39m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Perth to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Perth to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Perth to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Aberystwyth is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Perth to Aberystwyth.

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

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Perth to Aberystwyth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
9h 39m
£62–223
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
8h 15m
£60–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
14h 27m
Drive 359.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Aberystwyth359.4 mi
6h 40m
£90–129
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
7h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
9h 50m
£87–124
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
10h 18m
£69–215
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 12m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
10h 3m
£75–267
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
9h 56m

Perth to Aberystwyth by train and foot

55Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.9 mi
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Perth to Aberystwyth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Dale House, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 27m.

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