Aberystwyth travel guide

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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

Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

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.

Airports near Aberystwyth

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
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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

Aberystwyth Park Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$214+
Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$114+
Rooms by Maes y mor Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$109+
Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$93+

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.

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.