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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Aberystwyth to Birmingham
How to get from Aberystwyth to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L644809:27 AM3h05Aberystwyth station (AYW)12:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$271One-way0 transfers
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L64697 · L644788:27 AM3h05Aberystwyth station (AYW)11:32 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$241One-way1 transfer
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L644809:27 AM3h05Aberystwyth station (AYW)12:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$271One-way0 transfers
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L644921:27 PM3h05Aberystwyth station (AYW)4:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$241One-way0 transfers
C00026 · L6448611:26 AM3h06Aberystwyth station (AYW)2:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$271One-way1 transfer
L644983:27 PM3h05Aberystwyth station (AYW)6:32 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$241One-way0 transfers
NX4098:45 AM4h00Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road12:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
NX4098:40 AM4h05Aberystwyth, University12:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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