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
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 31h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 113 km and will cost you around $24. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 137 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 31h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 113 km and will cost you around $24. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 137 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 (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 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 $369 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)
$171+
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Penrhos Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$207+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$151+
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Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.06 and $52.07.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.06 and $52.07.