What is the best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury?
You can reach Aberystwyth with just £15 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Transport for Wales1h 54m007:27ShrewsburyCentral Station09:21AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:27:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Transport for Wales1h 52m009:30ShrewsburyCentral Station11:22AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 09:30:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 11:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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Transport for Wales1h 55m011:27ShrewsburyCentral Station13:22AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 11:27:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 13:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
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Transport for Wales1h 54m013:27ShrewsburyCentral Station15:21AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:27:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 15:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Transport for Wales1h 54m015:28ShrewsburyCentral Station17:22AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 15:28:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 17:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express2h 10m017:15ShrewsburyBus Stop19:25AberystwythUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:15:00 to University, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express2h 5m017:15ShrewsburyBus Stop19:20AberystwythBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:15:00 to Bus Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express2h 10m017:15ShrewsburyBus Stop19:25AberystwythUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 17:15:00 to University, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express2h 5m017:35ShrewsburyBus Stop19:40AberystwythBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:35:00 to Bus Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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National Express2h 10m017:35ShrewsburyBus Stop19:45AberystwythUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:35:00 to University, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express2h 5m017:35ShrewsburyBus Stop19:40AberystwythBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 17:35:00 to Bus Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth?
You can get to Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury in just 1h 52m with a Train from Transport for Wales. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Transport for Wales1h 52m009:30ShrewsburyCentral Station11:22AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 09:30:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 11:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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Transport for Wales1h 54m007:27ShrewsburyCentral Station09:21AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:27:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Transport for Wales1h 54m013:27ShrewsburyCentral Station15:21AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:27:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 15:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Transport for Wales1h 54m015:28ShrewsburyCentral Station17:22AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 15:28:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 17:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Transport for Wales1h 55m011:27ShrewsburyCentral Station13:22AberystwythCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 11:27:00 to Central Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 13:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Fastest Trains Friday
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National Express2h 5m017:15ShrewsburyBus Stop19:20AberystwythBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:15:00 to Bus Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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National Express2h 10m017:15ShrewsburyBus Stop19:25AberystwythUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 17:15:00 to University, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express2h 10m017:15ShrewsburyBus Stop19:25AberystwythUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 17:15:00 to University, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express2h 5m017:35ShrewsburyBus Stop19:40AberystwythBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:35:00 to Bus Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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National Express2h 10m017:35ShrewsburyBus Stop19:45AberystwythUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:35:00 to University, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express2h 5m017:35ShrewsburyBus Stop19:40AberystwythBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 17:35:00 to Bus Station, Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
What are the most popular stations in Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth?
In Shrewsbury, you will usually depart from Bus Stop or Central Station, while in Aberystwyth you will be arriving at Central Station, University or Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury? With 2 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth, you can pay as low as £15 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Transport for Wales: you will get to Aberystwyth in just 1h 52m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth are National Express and Transport for Wales, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Battlefield or to Capel Bangor, and look at flights from , and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth?
The most popular companies between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth, are National Express and Transport for Wales. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Transport for Wales
All you need to know when you travel from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
How can I reach Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury.
How far is Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury?
The distance between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth is 95.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth?
You can get to Aberystwyth with just £15 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Aberystwyth in just 1h 52m with a Train from Transport for Wales.
More routes to Shrewsbury and to Aberystwyth
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Shrewsbury and to Aberystwyth. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!