There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 58m£66–109Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Aberystwythcar 164.2 mi
3h 34m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 6m£46–67Line 268 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
- Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
10h 16m
Wakefield to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Wakefield and Aberystwyth is 184 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Aberystwyth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–17
- 1st Class
- £24–30
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £24–35
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Bradford Interchange to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–17
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Aberystwyth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Wakefield to Aberystwyth.
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