Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Aberystwyth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aberystwyth in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Aberystwyth, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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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 flight to Aberystwyth from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $99 for a 3h 41m trip. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 145 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

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 flight to Aberystwyth from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $99 for a 3h 41m trip. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 145 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Aberystwyth

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 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, 2063 reviews)
$88+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2390 reviews)
$64+
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Gwesty Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1757 reviews)
$79+
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Llwynygog Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1506 reviews)
$74+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2314 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.

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