There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 9m£67–301Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
10h 15m£35–77Drive 184.1 mi
- Drive from Poole to Aberystwyth184.1 mi
4h 18m£47–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
10h 34m
Poole to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Aberystwyth via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Poole and Aberystwyth is 304 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £65 - £310.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Poole to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Poole to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £65 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Aberystwyth via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 15m.
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Aberystwyth is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Poole to Aberystwyth.
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