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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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$65 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m 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 Bristol to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:00 AM7h45Bristol6:45 PMAberystwyth$361One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 AM7h45Bristol6:45 PMAberystwyth$361One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 AM7h45Bristol6:45 PMAberystwyth$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Aberystwyth costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
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