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
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″.
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 Leeds, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 645 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Aberystwyth
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.