How to get from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University by bus and train?

From Holyhead to Aberystwyth University by bus and train

To get from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Holyhead 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 37 min.

337min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - T2T2
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Holyhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Holyhead
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    187 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
    30 m • 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
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and 3

To get from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Holyhead station to Shrewsbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the 3 bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth station to University Campus Penglais, Penglais station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min.

339min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 33
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Holyhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Holyhead
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    187 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 1, Aberystwyth
    ID cejdwtp
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Aberystwyth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Campus Penglais, Penglais
    ID cejadtj
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University

The distance between Holyhead, Ceredigion and Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion is approximately 336.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 337 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Holyhead 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 Holyhead

Holyhead is located at Holyhead, Ceredigion and the nearest public transport station is Llys Watling, Morawelon.

Bus stations close to Holyhead:

  • Llys Watling, Morawelon
  • Holyhead Railway Station, Holyhead
  • Turkey Shore Estate, Holyhead

Public transport stations close to Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion

Aberystwyth University is located at Penglais Rd, Ceredigion and the nearest public transport station is Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Llain-Y-Gawsai.

Bus stations close to Aberystwyth University:

  • Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Llain-Y-Gawsai
  • University Campus Penglais, Penglais
  • National Library Of Wales, Penglais

Related Routes

Alternative route from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and 3

To get from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Holyhead station to Shrewsbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the 3 bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth station to University Campus Penglais, Penglais station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min.

339min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 33
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Holyhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Holyhead
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    187 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 1, Aberystwyth
    ID cejdwtp
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Aberystwyth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Campus Penglais, Penglais
    ID cejadtj
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aberystwyth University
    Walk to
    Aberystwyth University
    Penglais Rd
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 337 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line T2.

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

    The alternative route takes 339 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Holyhead 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 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Holyhead to Aberystwyth University?

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

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

    The total travel time between Holyhead in Isle Of Anglesey and Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion by train and bus is about 5 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Cardiff Central station near Holyhead in Isle Of Anglesey.

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

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

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