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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Aberystwyth via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Sleaford and Aberystwyth is 221 miles. The road distance is 197.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Aberystwyth without a car is to train via Nottingham which takes 6h 47m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Sleaford to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Aberystwyth bus from?

Sleaford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Aberystwyth train from?

Sleaford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Aberystwyth is to train via Nottingham which takes 6h 47m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Sleaford to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Sleaford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sleaford to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Sleaford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Aberystwyth is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Sleaford to Aberystwyth.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

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Sleaford to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sleaford to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train via Nottingham
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
6h 47m
£42–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
10h 8m
£37–73
Drive 196 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Aberystwyth196 mi
3h 53m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
7h 5m
£54–173

Sleaford to Aberystwyth by train

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Aberystwyth via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 8m.

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