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How to get fromSt Helens to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 35m
    £53–87

  2. Drive  113 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Aberystwythcar car 113 mi
    2h 31m
    £28–41

  3. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus bus 10A
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    7h 6m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus bus 10A
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 44m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    9h 9m

St Helens to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Eldon Square 1 in around 9h 9m.

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