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How to get fromSwindon to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 44m
    £90–166

  2. Drive 137.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Aberystwythcar car 137.1 mi
    3h 13m
    £34–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    6h 5m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 1m
    £94–156

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk042
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    7h 9m

Swindon to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Cardiff North Road and Tresillian Way in around 7h 9m.

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