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

The cheapest way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Rhyl and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhyl station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Rhyl Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Lenten Pool, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station and Welshpool Bus Station Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Rhyl and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Rhyl and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Rhyl to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Rhyl and Aberystwyth is 154 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus from?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Lenten Pool station.

Where do I catch the Rhyl to Aberystwyth train from?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.

Train or bus from Rhyl to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wrexham Fire Station.

Where does the Rhyl to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Rhyl to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Rhyl to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhyl to Aberystwyth is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Rhyl to Aberystwyth.

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

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Rhyl to Aberystwyth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rhyl to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Rhyl to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 33m
£51–84
Bus, line 2 bus
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1. Take the bus from Lenten Pool to Wrexham Fire Stationbus T51
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
7h 53m
£15–25
Drive 84.1 mi
1. Drive from Rhyl to Aberystwythcar 84.1 mi
2h 9m
£21–31

Rhyl to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Rhyl, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Rhyl to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand D to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Lenten Pool, Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, and Welshpool Bus Station Stand A in around 7h 53m.

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