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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    7h 15m
    £92–190

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    7h 44m
    £74–184

  3. Drive  317.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aberystwythcar car 317.3 mi
    6h 14m
    £79–114

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 58m
    £76–174

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    8h 2m
    £113–185

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    8h 58m
    £116–242

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    9h 16m
    £152–436

Edinburgh to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 7h 15m.

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