There are 5 ways to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
5h 55mDrive 88 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University88 mi
2h 1m£22–32Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 4m£54–116Bus via Llandrindod Wells
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth University409
6h 7mLine 404 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8404
- Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
6h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth University is 136 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 4m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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
- £15–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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
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Bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 station.
Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University.
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