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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Birmingham to Aberystwyth:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Aberystwyth costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 52m 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 Birmingham to Aberystwyth
How to get from Birmingham to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Aberystwyth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G386148:22 PM3h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:34 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)€231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G386148:22 PM3h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:34 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G385836:22 AM2h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:20 AMAberystwyth station (AYW)€301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G386014:22 PM3h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:23 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)€271One-way0 transfers
- G38375 · G386107:22 PM3h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:23 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)€271One-way1 transfer
- W448552:23 PM2h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:22 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)€301One-way0 transfers
NX4093:00 PM3h45Birmingham, Coach Station6:45 PMAberystwyth, Alexandra Road€241One-way0 transfers- NX4093:00 PM3h50Birmingham, Coach Station6:50 PMAberystwyth, University€241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Aberystwyth:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Aberystwyth costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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