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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aberystwyth has to offer.

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in March
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in March
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aberystwyth in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Aberystwyth, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 263 miles and will cost you around $26. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 410 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 263 miles and will cost you around $26. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 410 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Aberystwyth

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 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, 2560 reviews)
$142+
Celtic Bay Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 33 reviews)
$74+
Rooms by Maes y mor Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 780 reviews)
$75+
Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1829 reviews)
$127+
Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2205 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.