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.

Activities & attractions in Aberystwyth

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aberystwyth departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Leeds takes 1h 00m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £19 for a 1h 40m trip. 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 50 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 69 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aberystwyth departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Leeds takes 1h 00m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £19 for a 1h 40m trip. 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 50 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 69 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Aberystwyth

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £180 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)
£116+
Celtic Bay Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Rooms by Maes y mor Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Cardigan Bay Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£84+

Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.86 and £23.81.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.86 and £23.81.