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How to get fromSkipton to Aberystwythby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Skipton to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    6h 54m
    £47–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    10h 8m
    £26–67

  3. Drive 166.1 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Aberystwythcar166.1 mi
    3h 35m
    £42–61

  4. Bus, line 483 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus StationbusM6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bury Interchangebus483
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    8h 14m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to PrintworksbusX43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1busT3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    10h 49m

Skipton to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Skipton, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Skipton to Aberystwyth via Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 8m.

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