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Compare train and bus for London to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Aberystwyth
Compare the available ways to get from London to Aberystwyth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberystwyth costing on average $89 (€75).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
The journey is about 32m faster (4h 41m by train vs 5h 13m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($89 (€75) vs $92 (€77)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Aberystwyth
How to get from London to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX409
11:00 AM 7h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:45 PM Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX409
11:00 AM 7h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:45 PM Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G38368 · G38598+
W342921:40 PM 4h41 London Euston (EUS) 6:21 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) $114 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- G38886 · G38603+W34103
2:43 PM 5h38 London Euston (EUS) 8:21 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) $67 1 One-way 2 transfers - G38870 · G38587+W33969
6:36 AM 5h45 London Euston (EUS) 12:21 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) $72 1 One-way 2 transfers - G38602 · V23082+W34289
2:40 PM 4h43 London Euston (EUS) 7:23 PM Aberystwyth station (AYW) $114 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX025 · NX590 · NX409
6:50 AM 11h55 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 6:45 PM Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road $103 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX025 · NX210 · NX409
6:50 AM 11h55 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 6:45 PM Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberystwyth costing on average $89 (€75).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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