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 56mDrive 88.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University88.1 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 6m£54–113Bus via Sarn Odeon
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
6h 18mBus via Newtown
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberystwyth University409
6h 32m
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 station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Kingsway GD and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
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 6m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Aberystwyth University is 135 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
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 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 6m.
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 a week, 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 6m.
- 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/
- 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 a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
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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