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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Scotland to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Scotland and Aberystwyth is 357 miles. The road distance is 321.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Scotland to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aberystwyth bus from?

Scotland to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aberystwyth train from?

Scotland to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Scotland to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Scotland to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Scotland to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Scotland to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Scotland to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Aberystwyth is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Scotland to Aberystwyth.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

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Scotland to Aberystwyth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 20m
£130–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
11h 39m
£61–138
Drive 319.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Aberystwythcar 319.6 mi
5h 58m
£79–114
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
6h 58m
£88–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
12h 11m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
6h 38m
£84–190
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
7h 54m
£121–290
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
8h 35m
£125–268
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
8h 55m
£136–262

Scotland to Aberystwyth by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.5 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 39m.

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