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4.6Travel 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 AM4h00Aberystwyth11:45 AMBirmingham$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:45 AM4h00Aberystwyth11:45 AMBirmingham$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:45 AM4h00Aberystwyth11:45 AMBirmingham$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:45 AM4h00Aberystwyth12:45 PMBirmingham$361One-way0 transfers
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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Birmingham:
A bus is $0.49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Birmingham:
A bus is $0.49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- 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, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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