Travel Information from London to Aberystwyth
| 179 miles (289 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $32 - $43 | |
| Bus • $32 (€29) • 6 h 50 min | |
| Train • $43 (€38) • 4 h 41 min | |
| National Express or Transport for Wales |
Take a train or bus to travel 179 miles (289 km) to Aberystwyth from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Aberystwyth.
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The best way to travel from London to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Aberystwyth
Travel to Aberystwyth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Aberystwyth.

You can get between London and Aberystwyth 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Aberystwyth is a bus with an average price of $32 (€29).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Aberystwyth:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $43 (€38) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from London to Aberystwyth is by train, which takes on average 4 h 41 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 50 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 179 miles (289 km) from London to Aberystwyth.
The average frequency per day from London to Aberystwyth is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Aberystwyth:
- Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Aberystwyth, University.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Aberystwyth:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Aberystwyth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express London to Aberystwyth tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
- Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains can take you to Aberystwyth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Transport for Wales from London to Aberystwyth for $43 (€38).
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Aberystwyth with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Aberystwyth with National Express.
Direct services to Aberystwyth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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