There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
7h£44–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station777
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University409
11h 38m£35–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
8h 58mDrive 244.9 mi
- Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University244.9 mi
5h 24m£62–89
Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Bus Station, Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Aberystwyth via Moorgate station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Aberystwyth University is 282 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.
The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £40 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 7h and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Aberystwyth University via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and Aberystwyth in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Aberystwyth University via Bus Station, Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth University in around 11h 38m.
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Train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Aberystwyth University.
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