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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Aberystwyth costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
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How to get from Liverpool to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Aberystwyth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:43 PM4h55Liverpool11:38 PMAberystwyth$1071One-way0 transfers
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6:43 PM4h55Liverpool11:38 PMAberystwyth$1071One-way0 transfers
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6:43 PM4h55Liverpool11:38 PMAberystwyth$1071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Aberystwyth costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Aberystwyth by train.
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