How to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham

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Compare bus and train for Aberystwyth to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $21.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

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$31

Average price

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$33

Average price

3h 33m

Average total duration

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3h 3m

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30m

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4h 11m

Average total duration

3h 41m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Transport for Wales

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National Express

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from Aberystwyth to Birmingham

How to get from Aberystwyth to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transport for WalesL64480
    9:27 AM3h05
    Aberystwyth station (AYW)
    12:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transport for WalesL64697 · L64478
    8:27 AM3h05
    Aberystwyth station (AYW)
    11:32 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Transport for WalesL64480
    9:27 AM3h05
    Aberystwyth station (AYW)
    12:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for WalesL64492
    1:27 PM3h05
    Aberystwyth station (AYW)
    4:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesC00026 · L64486
    11:26 AM3h06
    Aberystwyth station (AYW)
    2:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transport for WalesL64498
    3:27 PM3h05
    Aberystwyth station (AYW)
    6:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX409
    8:45 AM4h00
    Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road
    12:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX409
    8:40 AM4h05
    Aberystwyth, University
    12:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberystwyth to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aberystwyth and Birmingham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Birmingham:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Birmingham costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Aberystwyth to Birmingham is approximately 91 miles (148 km).
The average frequency per day from Aberystwyth to Birmingham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberystwyth to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aberystwyth station (AYW) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberystwyth to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aberystwyth to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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