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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aberystwyth to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 82 miles from Aberystwyth. The shortest domestic flight to Aberystwyth departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 65 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles 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 82 miles from Aberystwyth. The shortest domestic flight to Aberystwyth departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 65 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Aberystwyth

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around £141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aberystwyth

Most booked hotels in Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Gwesty Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Llwynygog Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Cardigan Bay Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£112+
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Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

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