What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Watford to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Watford and Aberystwyth is 220 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Watford to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Aberystwyth bus from?

Watford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Aberystwyth train from?

Watford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Watford to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Watford to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Watford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Watford to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Watford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley station.

Can I drive from Watford to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Aberystwyth is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Watford to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford to Aberystwyth?

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 787+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Watford to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 16m
£56–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 32m
£24–47
Drive 192.1 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Aberystwythcar 192.1 mi
4h 30m
£47–68
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 43m
£41–113

Watford to Aberystwyth by train

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Map of how to get from Watford to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 218.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 twice daily. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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