There are 4 ways to get from Stroud to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 24m£68–114Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stroud to Aberystwythcar 113.8 mi
2h 43m£29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
7h 52m£29–51
Stroud to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Stroud and Aberystwyth is 188 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Stroud to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Stroud to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Stroud to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Aberystwyth via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Promenade, Royal Well, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 52m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Stroud to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Stroud to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Aberystwyth is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Stroud to Aberystwyth.
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