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

By bus and train

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 5 hr 30 min.

330min
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
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    136 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
    113 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 6, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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 5 hr 47 min.

347min
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
    160 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
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    136 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
    113 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    0.74 mi • 16 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 189.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 330 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 Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown.

Train stations close to Cardiff Bay:

  • Cardiff Central

Bus stations close to Cardiff Bay:

  • Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown
  • Mount Stuart Square, Butetown
  • Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf

Public transport stations close to Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion

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

Bus stations close to Aberystwyth University:

  • University Campus Penglais, Penglais
  • National Library Of Wales, Penglais
  • Waun Crossroads, Penglais

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 6, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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 5 hr 47 min.

347min
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
    160 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
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    136 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
    113 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    0.74 mi • 16 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 330 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line T2.

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

    The alternative route takes 347 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 30 min.

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

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Cardiff Central station near Cardiff Bay in Cardiff to Crewe station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aberystwyth University station near Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion.

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

    The total travel time between Cardiff Bay in Cardiff and Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion by train and bus is about 5 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Cardiff Central station near Cardiff Bay in Cardiff.

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

    Get off the train at the Aberystwyth University stop, which is closest to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion.

  • When is the last bus from Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University?

    The last bus from Cardiff Bay in Cardiff to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion is the Cardiff - Aberystwyth line. It leaves the Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay stop at 18:15.

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