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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Whitechapel, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Aberystwyth via Wigan North Western, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Southport to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Southport and Aberystwyth is 167 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Southport to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Aberystwyth bus from?

Southport to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Whitechapel station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Aberystwyth train from?

Southport to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Southport to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Southport to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Southport to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Southport to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Southport to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Southport to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Southport to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Aberystwyth is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Southport to Aberystwyth.

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

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Southport to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5h 48m
£44–74
Drive 119.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southport to Aberystwyth119.7 mi
2h 57m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Station1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
9h 18m
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 7m
£42–59
Bus via Corwen
1. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Station47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Car ParkT8
4. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
9h 44m

Southport to Aberystwyth by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.3 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Southport to Aberystwyth via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5, and Eldon Square 1 in around 9h 18m.

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