Aberystwyth travel guide
Aberystwyth Tourism | Aberystwyth Guide
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
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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Birmingham takes 1h 29m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 rental from London, which is about 289 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 72 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 193 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Aberystwyth
Where to stay in Aberystwyth
Average rates range from around C$ 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 280 and up for a 5-star experience.