Aberystwyth travel guide
Aberystwyth Tourism | Aberystwyth Guide
You're Going to Love Aberystwyth
With a population of 18.392, Aberystwyth is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aberystwyth to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Aberystwyth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aberystwyth in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 113 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Aberystwyth, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.
How to Get to Aberystwyth
Plane
Although Aberystwyth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 131 km from Aberystwyth.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Norwich takes 10h 30m and costs around $233 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $438 for a 12h 15m trip. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 423 km and will cost you around $49. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 692 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Aberystwyth
Where to stay in Aberystwyth
Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $290 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aberystwyth
Most booked hotels in Aberystwyth
Hiring a car in Aberystwyth
Expect to pay $2.92 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.94 and $46.58.