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Compare train and bus for Welshpool to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welshpool 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 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$34 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Welshpool to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welshpool to Aberystwyth costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
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How to get from Welshpool to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Welshpool to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:05 PM1h40Welshpool5:45 PMAberystwyth$261One-way0 transfers
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- 4:05 PM1h40Welshpool5:45 PMAberystwyth$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:05 PM1h40Welshpool5:45 PMAberystwyth$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:05 PM1h40Welshpool6:45 PMAberystwyth$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Welshpool to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welshpool to Aberystwyth costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Welshpool and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Welshpool, Bus Station (Church Street car park) and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Welshpool station (WLP) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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