There are 5 ways to get from Sherborne to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sherborne to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
7h 53m£60–212Drive 155.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sherborne to Aberystwythcar 155.9 mi
3h 53m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stnbus 376
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 25mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Cardiff Centraltrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 48mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 35m
Sherborne to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherborne to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Greenhill and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Sherborne and arriving at Aberystwyth via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Sherborne and Aberystwyth is 309 miles. The road distance is 156.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sherborne to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £60 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Sherborne to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Sherborne to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Sherborne to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
The best way to get from Sherborne to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £60 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Sherborne to Aberystwyth via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenhill to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 10h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Sherborne to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.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
- £17–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £48–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sherborne to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Sherborne to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherborne to Aberystwyth is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Sherborne to Aberystwyth.
Book your Sherborne to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Omio.
There are 810+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.






























