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How to get fromStranraer to Aberystwythby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 41m

  2. Drive 326.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Aberystwythcar car 326.1 mi
    6h 14m
    £81–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    14h 39m

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 16m
    £104–214

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 59m
    £156–376

  6. Bus, train, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    15h 8m

  7. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    5. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    10h 20m
    £107–221

Stranraer to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Dale House, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Aberystwyth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 10h 59m.

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