There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5h 50m£46–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
8h 4m£22–49Drive 166.3 mi
- Drive from Rotherham to Aberystwyth166.3 mi
3h 30m£42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Chester
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
9h 26m
Rotherham to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.
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 4m.
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 50m.
The distance between Rotherham and Aberystwyth is 181 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Rotherham to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Rotherham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 4m.
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 50m. 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 4m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Meadowhall to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
Train from Stockport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rotherham to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Rotherham to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Aberystwyth is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Rotherham to Aberystwyth.
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