What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Wigan North Western, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from St Helens to Aberystwyth?

The distance between St Helens and Aberystwyth is 159 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Aberystwyth train from?

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

Train or bus from St Helens to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from St Helens to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the St Helens to Aberystwyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Aberystwyth is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from St Helens to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Aberystwyth?

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 781+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 28m
£42–79
Drive 113 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Helens to Aberystwyth113 mi
2h 31m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburyCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
6h 36m
£37–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfields10A
2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6h 35m
£36–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfields10A
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
8h 53m

St Helens to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Aberystwyth via Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Moorfields, Moorfields, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 53m.

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