Travel and Arrival
It's not just the arrival that's important, but the journey can be great too.
It doesn't matter which way you come into Aberystywth, you will always travel through beautiful scenery.
Getting to Aberystwyth
By Air
Most of our students arrive at Aberystwyth through the airports at Birmingham, Manchester, London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
- From London Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport you should travel into London and then take a train from Euston station to Aberystwyth, via Birmingham International or Birmingham New Street.
- From Birmingham International Airport there is a direct service to Aberystwyth.
- From Manchester Airport there is also a good train service. The railway station is inside the airport.
By Eurostar
The Channel Tunnel provides a fast route to London from the continent of Europe. Travel to Aberystwyth from Euston station in London.
Eurostar telephone bookings: 08705 186 186
Eurotunnel reservations: +44 990 353535, 08448 484 064
By Rail
There are good rail links from all major airports and seaports.
From London, travel from Euston station to Aberystwyth, via Birmingham.
For information on rail travel in Britain: 08457 484950
+44 (0) 20 7278 5240 (from outside the UK)
By Coach
National Express operates a daily service to Aberystwyth.
For information: 08717 818 181
By Taxi
The International English Centre can arrange a taxi from the airport, at your own expense. Please ask us for current prices.
On Arrival in Aberystwyth
When you arrive in Aberystwyth, you can get a taxi from the railway station (for about £4) to take you to your campus accommodation.
You should go to Reception to collect your key.