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Compare bus and train for Aberystwyth to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€57 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Cardiff:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberystwyth station (AYW) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, Mid Wales Travel to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Mid Wales Travel.
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