Travel Information between Manchester and Aberystwyth
| 106 miles (171 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $29 - $49 | |
| Bus • $29 (€26) • 6 h 35 min | |
| Train • $49 (€45) • 3 h 49 min | |
| National Express or Transport for Wales |
Take a train or bus to travel 106 miles (171 km) from Manchester to Aberystwyth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Aberystwyth.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Aberystwyth

There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Aberystwyth: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Aberystwyth from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Aberystwyth:
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $49 (€45) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Manchester to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 49 min.
There are alternative travel options to Aberystwyth that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 35 min.
You should expect to travel around 106 miles (171 km) between Manchester and Aberystwyth.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Aberystwyth is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to 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 Manchester to Aberystwyth:
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Aberystwyth:
- National Express can take you to Aberystwyth by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Manchester to Aberystwyth for $29 (€26).
- Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country can take you to Aberystwyth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Transport for Wales from Manchester to Aberystwyth for $49 (€45).
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Aberystwyth with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
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 journey.
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