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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:00 PM3h45Birmingham6:45 PMAberystwyth$301One-way0 transfers
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- 3:00 PM3h45Birmingham6:45 PMAberystwyth$301One-way0 transfers
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- 3:00 PM3h45Birmingham6:45 PMAberystwyth$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Aberystwyth costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 6 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 bus and train 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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