There are 3 ways to get from Rugby to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 38m£56–111Drive 152.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Aberystwythcar 152.3 mi
2h 54m£38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 56m
Rugby to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Cross Cheaping and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Rugby and Aberystwyth is 154 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Rugby to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Rugby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.
Rugby to Aberystwyth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Rugby to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rugby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Aberystwyth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Aberystwyth is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Rugby to Aberystwyth.
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