There are 5 ways to get from Skewen to Aberystwyth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bowen Arms to Alban Square 1T1c
- Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
3h 4mDrive 70.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skewen to Aberystwyth70.6 mi
1h 43m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Skewen to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6h 15m£56–122Train, bus
- Take the train from Skewen to CarmarthenCardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3h 47mTrain, bus via Lampeter
- Take the train from Skewen to Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
4h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skewen to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Skewen to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Skewen to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bowen Arms and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Alban Square 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Skewen to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Skewen and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Skewen and Aberystwyth is 78 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.
The best way to get from Skewen to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Skewen to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Skewen to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Bowen Arms station.
Skewen to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Skewen station.
The best way to get from Skewen to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Skewen, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bowen Arms to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Alban Square 3 in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Skewen to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 15m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Skewen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- 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/
Train from Skewen to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–21
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Bowen Arms to Alban Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Alban Square 3 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Alban Square 3 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Alban Square 3 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Skewen to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Alban Square 1 station.
Skewen to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skewen to Aberystwyth is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Skewen to Aberystwyth.
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