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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 $61, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Cardiff:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.43. The journey takes 3h 54m versus 2h 47m 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 Cardiff
How to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G38553 · G388717:27 AM4h10Aberystwyth station (AYW)11:37 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G38553 · G388717:27 AM4h10Aberystwyth station (AYW)11:37 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G38553 · G388717:27 AM4h10Aberystwyth station (AYW)11:37 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$601One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G38557 · G388759:27 AM4h18Aberystwyth station (AYW)1:45 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$601One-way1 transfer
- G38838_G38554 · G388728:27 AM4h18Aberystwyth station (AYW)12:45 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$1201One-way1 transfer
- G38831 · G388696:17 AM4h30Aberystwyth station (AYW)10:47 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$1201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Cardiff:
A bus is $0.32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberystwyth station (AYW) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with Mid Wales Travel to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Mid Wales Travel.
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