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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 an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Manchester to Aberystwyth
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Aberystwyth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberystwyth:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberystwyth costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 8m by train vs 3h 20m by car). Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Aberystwyth
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.
11:30 AM 7h15 Manchester 6:45 PM Aberystwyth €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 7h15 Manchester 6:45 PM Aberystwyth €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 7h15 Manchester 6:45 PM Aberystwyth €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:30 AM 7h15 Manchester 5:45 PM Aberystwyth €40 1 One-way 0 transfers10:10 AM 7h35 Manchester 5:45 PM Aberystwyth €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Aberystwyth:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Aberystwyth costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
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