There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
7h 46m£37–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
11h 15m£33–69Drive 233.6 mi
- Drive from Skegness to Aberystwythcar 233.6 mi
4h 48m£57–81
Skegness to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Aberystwyth via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Skegness and Aberystwyth is 262 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £35 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Skegness to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Skegness to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Skegness to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Skegness to Aberystwyth via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- 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
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Skegness to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Skegness to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Aberystwyth is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Skegness to Aberystwyth.
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