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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberystwyth costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
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.
- NX40911:00 AM7h45London, Victoria Coach Station6:45 PMAberystwyth, Alexandra Road$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX40911:00 AM7h45London, Victoria Coach Station6:45 PMAberystwyth, Alexandra Road$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W33796+G38372 · G386053:40 PM4h40London Euston (EUS)8:20 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)$841One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W33794+G386074:40 PM4h41London Euston (EUS)9:21 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)$701One-way1 transfer
- W33674+G38375 · G386105:40 PM4h43London Euston (EUS)10:23 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)$701One-way2 transfers
- W33608+AW738100 · G386051:43 PM6h37London Euston (EUS)8:20 PMAberystwyth station (AYW)$761One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Aberystwyth costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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