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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aberystwyth to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 102
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 106 for a 4h 14m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 121 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the downtown.

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 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 106 for a 4h 14m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 121 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the downtown.

Airports near Aberystwyth

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around C$ 190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 294 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)
C$ 190+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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Rooms by Maes y mor Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 192+
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Renting a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32.

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