Introduction
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 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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
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. The shortest flight to Aberystwyth from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Aberystwyth. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $255 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $269 for a 3h 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 129 km and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 209 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. The shortest flight to Aberystwyth from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Aberystwyth. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $255 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $269 for a 3h 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 129 km and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 209 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aberystwyth

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,321 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,836 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $363 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aberystwyth

Most booked hotels in Aberystwyth

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Penrhos Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$202+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$149+
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Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.48 and $51.30.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.48 and $51.30.