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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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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m 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.
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How to get to Aberystwyth from Welshpool by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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.

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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.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by coach.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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