Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 253
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 253
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Aberystwyth from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 06m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 354 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Aberystwyth from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Aberystwyth to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 06m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberystwyth, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 354 km. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aberystwyth

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around AED 387 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 834 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)
AED 323+
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Starling Cloud
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 235+
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Llwynygog Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 272+
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Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 275+
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Hiring a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay AED 6.65 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 79.77 and AED 106.35.

Expect to pay AED 6.65 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 79.77 and AED 106.35.