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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Aberystwyth to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Birmingham:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM 4h00 Aberystwyth 11:45 AM Birmingham €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 AM 4h00 Aberystwyth 11:45 AM Birmingham €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 AM 4h00 Aberystwyth 11:45 AM Birmingham €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:45 AM 4h00 Aberystwyth 12:45 PM Birmingham €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Birmingham:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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