Aberystwyth to Cardiff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

75.1 miles 120.9 km · straight line
100.1 miles actual route 161.1 km · driving distance
2h 35min estimated drive time
£15 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Aberystwyth from Cardiff?

The distance from Aberystwyth to Cardiff is 75.1 miles (120.9 km) as the crow flies. Cardiff is located SSE of Aberystwyth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.1 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberystwyth and Cardiff. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 35min £15 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 6min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 27min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberystwyth & Cardiff

Quick Facts

Aberystwyth
52.42°N, 4.08°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 331.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM