Travel Information from Birmingham to Aberystwyth
| 92 miles (148 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $18 - $20 | |
| Train • $18 (€16) • 2 h 59 min | |
| Train • $18 (€16) • 2 h 59 min | |
| National Express or Transport for Wales |
Travel 92 miles (148 km) by train or bus between Birmingham and Aberystwyth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Aberystwyth.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Aberystwyth
Travel to Aberystwyth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Aberystwyth.

There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Aberystwyth: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Aberystwyth is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Aberystwyth:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).
The fastest way to get to Aberystwyth from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 59 min.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.
The distance is approximately 92 miles (148 km) from Birmingham to Aberystwyth.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Aberystwyth is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Aberystwyth from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Aberystwyth:
- Buses from Birmingham to Aberystwyth most often leave from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, University.
- Trains most often depart from Birmingham at Birmingham New Street and arrive in Aberystwyth at Aberystwyth.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Aberystwyth:
- You can take a bus from Birmingham to Aberystwyth with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with National Express from Birmingham to Aberystwyth.
- You can go to Aberystwyth from Birmingham by train with Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $18 (€16) with Transport for Wales from Birmingham to Aberystwyth on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Aberystwyth with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Aberystwyth with National Express.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Aberystwyth with Transport for Wales.
Direct services to Aberystwyth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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