There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 37m£86–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 4m£38–67Drive 164.2 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Aberystwythcar 164.2 mi
3h 34m£41–59Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 50m£60–99
Wakefield to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Wakefield and Aberystwyth is 229 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 4m.
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Wakefield to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wakefield to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Aberystwyth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Wakefield to Aberystwyth.
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