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

Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 225 miles and will cost you around $51. From London, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 263 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 225 miles and will cost you around $51. From London, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 263 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Aberystwyth

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $356 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)
$241+
Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$192+
Rooms by Maes y mor Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$108+
Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$196+

Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91.