How to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University by bus and train?

From Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University by bus and train

To get from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 6 bus from Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf station to Canal Street Jf, Cardiff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Shrewsbury station to Aberystwyth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf
    ID cditdad
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Street Jf, Cardiff
    ID cditjdj
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    120 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberystwyth
    115 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and T2

To get from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Shrewsbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the T2 bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Aberystwyth station to National Library Of Wales, Penglais station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - T2T2
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Cardiff Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    120 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberystwyth
    115 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Aberystwyth
    ID cejdwtg
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - T2T2
    Wait for bus
    T2
    Bangor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Library Of Wales, Penglais
    ID cejadpm
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University

The distance between Cardiff Bay, Ceredigion and Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion is approximately 189.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ceredigion – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay is located at Cardiff Bay, Ceredigion and the nearest public transport station is Hannah Street, Butetown.

Train stations close to Cardiff Bay:

  • Cardiff Central

Bus stations close to Cardiff Bay:

  • Hannah Street, Butetown
  • Mount Stuart Square, Butetown
  • Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay

Public transport stations close to Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion

Aberystwyth University is located at Penglais Rd, Ceredigion and the nearest public transport station is Maes Goggerdan, Aberystwyth.

Bus stations close to Aberystwyth University:

  • Maes Goggerdan, Aberystwyth
  • Waun Fawr Crossroads, Penglais
  • Waun Crossroads, Penglais

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and T2

To get from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Shrewsbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the T2 bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Aberystwyth station to National Library Of Wales, Penglais station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - T2T2
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Cardiff Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    120 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberystwyth
    115 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Aberystwyth
    ID cejdwtg
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - T2T2
    Wait for bus
    T2
    Bangor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Library Of Wales, Penglais
    ID cejadpm
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University?

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University?

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line T2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Aberystwyth University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University?

    The 6 bus line goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf station near Cardiff Bay in Cardiff to Cardiff station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Cardiff station near Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cardiff Bay in Cardiff and Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion by bus and train is about 4 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cardiff Bay to get to Aberystwyth University?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf stop near Cardiff Bay in Cardiff.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cardiff Bay and Aberystwyth University?

    Get off the bus at the Cardiff station, which is closest to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion.

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