The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Aberystwyth
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Aberystwyth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Aberystwyth will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 buses that leave London for Aberystwyth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 289 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 289 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Aberystwyth bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 London | 7h45 | 17:45 Aberystwyth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Aberystwyth
Distance 289 km |
Average bus duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 02:55 |
Last bus 19:29 |
Bus providers: National Express, Transport for Wales from London to AberystwythYou can travel by bus between London to Aberystwyth with National Express, Transport for Wales for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Transport for Wales
National Express
Buses from London to Aberystwyth
National Express operate daily buses from London to Aberystwyth, representing the most convenient and low cost way to reach this West Wales resort town from the UK capital. Each daily coach departs early in the afternoon from Victoria Coach Station in the southwest of Central London, a short walk from Victoria Underground and Rail Station. Journey time is approximately 7 hours with the daily coach getting into Aberystwyth early evening. Coaches arrive at Aberystwyth Bus and Coach Station which is adjacent to the town railway station and a short walk to the shops and hotels along the seafront.
FAQs: London to Aberystwyth coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road, located 0.3 miles (487 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Aberystwyth
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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