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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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€56 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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 Manchester to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX121 · NX409Cheapest
NX121 · NX409Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Aberystwyth
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberystwyth costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
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