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There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 39m
    £151–239

  2. Drive  252.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Aberystwythcar car 252.6 mi
    5h
    £63–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    11h 30m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 55m
    £159–331

  5. Train, bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus
    11h 30m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    13h 16m

Cornwall to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Aberystwyth via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 13h 16m.

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