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

By bus and train

To get from Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 6 bus from Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay 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 50 min.

350min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Aberystwyth University
Leaves from Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay
    ID cditagm
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Street Jf, Cardiff
    ID cditjdj
    12 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

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and T2

To get from Mermaid Quay, 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 36 min.

336min
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
    1.24 mi • 26 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
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Public transport directions from Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay to Aberystwyth University

The distance between Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Ceredigion and Aberystwyth University, Ceredigion is approximately 189.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 350 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mermaid Quay, 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 Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay

Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay is located at Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Ceredigion and the nearest public transport station is Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay.

Train stations close to Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay:

  • Cardiff Central

Bus stations close to Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay:

  • Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay
  • Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay
  • Adelaide Street, Butetown

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

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and T2

To get from Mermaid Quay, 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 36 min.

336min
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
    1.24 mi • 26 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 350 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    The alternative route takes 336 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line T2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mermaid Quay, 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 5 hr 50 min.

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

    The 6 bus line goes from Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay station near Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay in Wales to Cardiff station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Aberystwyth University station near Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion.

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

    The total travel time between Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay in Wales and Aberystwyth University in Ceredigion by bus and train is about 5 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 6 bus from the Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay stop near Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay in Wales.

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

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

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

    The last bus from Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay in Wales 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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