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
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Aberystwyth to London takes 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m 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 hire 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 Cardiff, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Aberystwyth
Where to stay in Aberystwyth
Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £175 and up for a 5-star experience.