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 September
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in September
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 03m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 145 km and will cost you around $21. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 03m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 145 km and will cost you around $21. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,350 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around $308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $407 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)
$256+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Llwynygog Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$254+
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Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13.

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