How to get to Aberystwyth from Welshpool

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Compare train and coach 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 prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £18.

Distance: 69 km

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£9

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£19

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1h 59m

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1h 29m

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2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Welshpool to Aberystwyth

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

Our recommendation

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

National Express
16:051h40
Welshpool
17:45Aberystwyth
£191One-way
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National Express
16:051h40
Welshpool
17:45Aberystwyth
£191One-way
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National Express
16:051h40
Welshpool
17:45Aberystwyth
£191One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Welshpool 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 Welshpool to Aberystwyth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Welshpool and Aberystwyth including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Welshpool to Aberystwyth is a train with an average price of £9.

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

A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Welshpool to Aberystwyth costing on average £18.

The fastest way to travel from Welshpool to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 40m.

The Welshpool to Aberystwyth distance is approximately 69 km.
The average frequency per day from Welshpool to Aberystwyth is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Welshpool 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 Welshpool to Aberystwyth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Welshpool station (WLP) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Welshpool, Bus Station (Church Street car park) and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Welshpool to Aberystwyth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Welshpool to Aberystwyth:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Welshpool to Aberystwyth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Swansea, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberystwyth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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