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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Sheffield, Stockport and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Rotherham and Aberystwyth is 181 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Aberystwyth bus from?

Rotherham to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Aberystwyth train from?

Rotherham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Rotherham to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Rotherham to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Rotherham to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Rotherham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Aberystwyth is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Rotherham to Aberystwyth.

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

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Rotherham to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 44m
£43–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 14m
£25–66
Drive 166.3 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Aberystwythcar 166.3 mi
3h 30m
£41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
10h 10m

Rotherham to Aberystwyth by train

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Aberystwyth via Sheffield, Stockport, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 14m.

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