How to get to Aberystwyth from Coventry

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Compare train and coach for Coventry to Aberystwyth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 174 km

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£36

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£32

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£38

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4h 2m

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3h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

4h 55m

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3h 17m

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Aberystwyth is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Aberystwyth:

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Aberystwyth costing on average £36.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Coventry and Aberystwyth including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 3h 32m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Coventry to Aberystwyth

How to get to Aberystwyth from Coventry by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Coventry to Aberystwyth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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    5:503h29
    Coventry
    9:19Aberystwyth
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  • West Midlands Trains
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    9:19Aberystwyth
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  • West Midlands Trains
    5:503h29
    Coventry
    9:19Aberystwyth
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  • West Midlands Trains
    9:453h34
    Coventry
    13:19Aberystwyth
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  • West Midlands Trains
    7:453h35
    Coventry
    11:20Aberystwyth
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  • West Midlands Trains
    13:453h35
    Coventry
    17:20Aberystwyth
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FAQs: Coventry to Aberystwyth

Travel to Aberystwyth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Aberystwyth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Aberystwyth including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Aberystwyth is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Aberystwyth:

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Aberystwyth costing on average £36.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 25m.

The Coventry to Aberystwyth distance is approximately 174 km.
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Aberystwyth is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Aberystwyth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Aberystwyth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by coach.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry to Aberystwyth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberystwyth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Coventry to Aberystwyth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To fully explore Aberystwyth, including its scenic coastlines, historical sites, and cultural offerings, plan to spend at least 2 to 3 days.

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