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

Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 269
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 40m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 33. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 193 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 40m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 33. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 193 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aberystwyth

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around AED 445 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 755 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, Excellent reviews)
AED 496+
Rooms by Maes y mor Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 228+
Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 426+
Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 385+

Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.29.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.29.