There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5h 57m£64–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University409
8h 13m£32–65Bus via Bridgend
- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDUk042
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
7h 15mDrive 136.5 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Aberystwyth University136.5 mi
3h 12m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
6h 6m£47–155
Swindon to Aberystwyth University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Aberystwyth University station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Kingsway GD and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Aberystwyth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Swindon and Aberystwyth University is 233 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Swindon to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Aberystwyth University is to train via Newport which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bridgend, which costs and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Swindon to Aberystwyth University via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Aberystwyth University via Kingsway GD, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 15m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.
Swindon to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Aberystwyth University is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Swindon to Aberystwyth University.
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