Getting to Aberystwyth by Car

Aberystwyth Travel: Driving to Aberystwyth

Milestone on Penglais Hill

Driving to Aberystwyth

If you want to explore some of the countryside around Aberystwyth, a car could be quite useful. Driving to Aberystwyth can take a while, however - roads are best described as 'scenic'. Don't expect any motorways or dual carriageways for the last two hours of your drive!
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Mileages

Distances to Aberystwyth in Miles (1 mile = 1.6km)
Aberdeen	468	Birmingham	123	Bristol	125	Cardiff	110
Carlisle	236	Dover	306	Edinburgh	333	Fishguard	57
Glasgow	330	Holyhead	105	Liverpool	122	London	234
Manchester	133	Newcastle	268	Northampton	171	Norwich	275
Oxford	188	Plymouth	232	Southampton	218	York	152

Car Hire

Europcar are the only major national company with an Aberystwyth office.
Davmor Garage is a local firm that has been providing hire cars for many years.

Car Shares

If you're looking to car share, here are two handy sites:

Mid Wales Car Share - local travel initiative featuring a car sharing database
Freewheelers - Aberystwyth liftshare page

Car Parking

Parking in Town
Street parking is in short supply in the town centre all year. You are most likely to find space in the main car parks on Park Avenue. The most central car parks are mainly short stay, although charges are not too high. Several hotels provide parking spaces for residents.
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Park and Ride Service
A park and ride bus operates Mondays to Saturdays, 8.00am to 6.00pm at 20 minute intervals, from the lower car park on Park Avenue. The bus calls at Great Darkgate Street, North Parade, Bronglais Hospital and the bus station - and can be an easier option than trying to find a space in one of the more central car parks on a busy day.