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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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m 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 |
 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 Cardiff:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
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.
- G38559 · G388491:27 PM4h25Aberystwyth station (AYW)5:52 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G38559 · G388491:27 PM4h25Aberystwyth station (AYW)5:52 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G38564 · G389323:27 PM4h16Aberystwyth station (AYW)7:43 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G38839 · G388552:27 PM4h27Aberystwyth station (AYW)6:54 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$401One-way1 transfer
- G38835 · G3885212:27 PM4h29Aberystwyth station (AYW)4:56 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$531One-way1 transfer
- NX409 · NX1128:45 AM7h20Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road4:05 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Cardiff:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- 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 National Express, 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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