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

The cheapest way to get from York to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between York and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Rougier Street 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 52m.

Is there a direct train between York and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from York to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from York to Aberystwyth?

The distance between York and Aberystwyth is 251 miles. The road distance is 190.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from York to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Aberystwyth bus from?

York to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rougier Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Aberystwyth train from?

York to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from York to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the York to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

York to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Aberystwyth train arrive?

York to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from York to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Aberystwyth is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from York to Aberystwyth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Aberystwyth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New StreetNewcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 48m
£56–172
Drive 189.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Aberystwyth189.3 mi
3h 57m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
9h 52m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6h 21m
£48–111

York to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from York to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rougier Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 52m.

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