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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 train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Welshpool to Aberystwyth
Compare the available ways to get from Welshpool to Aberystwyth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Welshpool to Aberystwyth:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Welshpool to Aberystwyth costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
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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.
5:05 PM 1h40 Welshpool Bus Station 6:45 PM Aberystwyth €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 PM 1h40 Welshpool Bus Station 6:45 PM Aberystwyth €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:05 PM 1h40 Welshpool Bus Station 6:45 PM Aberystwyth €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Welshpool to Aberystwyth:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Welshpool to Aberystwyth costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Welshpool station (WLP) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Buses mostly depart from Welshpool, Bus Station (Church Street car park) and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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