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Compare train and bus for Aberystwyth to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 London:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to London costing on average $63.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
The journey is about 42m faster (4h 31m by train vs 5h 13m by car) and roughly $56 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($63 vs $119). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Aberystwyth to London
How to get from Aberystwyth to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W336545:27 PM5h43Aberystwyth station (AYW)11:10 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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W336545:27 PM5h43Aberystwyth station (AYW)11:10 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W334341:27 PM4h39Aberystwyth station (AYW)6:06 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$851One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C179471:27 PM5h27Aberystwyth station (AYW)6:54 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$451One-way2 transfers
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W3352611:27 AM4h40Aberystwyth station (AYW)4:07 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$711One-way1 transfer
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Y808529:27 AM5h27Aberystwyth station (AYW)2:54 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$711One-way2 transfers
NX4098:45 AM8h05Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road4:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$461One-way0 transfers
NX4098:45 AM7h40Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to London:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to London costing on average $63.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and London 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 London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to London by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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