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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 118
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. 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around C$ 105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 2h 54m 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 rental from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 80 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the downtown.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around C$ 105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 2h 54m 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 rental from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 80 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Aberystwyth

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around C$ 263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 328 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$ 206+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
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Llwynygog Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 205+
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Renting a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.44 and C$ 40.58.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.44 and C$ 40.58.

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