How to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham

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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 €11. 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 bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

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€28

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€25

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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

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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

bus

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

National ExpressNX409
08:45AM4h00
Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road
12:45PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX409
08:45AM4h00
Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road
12:45PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX409
08:45AM4h00
Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road
12:45PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National ExpressNX409
08:40AM4h05
Aberystwyth, University
12:45PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$311One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberystwyth to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham costing on average $20 (€16).

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

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 5 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.

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 Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aberystwyth to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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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