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Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:23 pm

Hey everyone, I may not be posting in the right place but I've tried everywhere else. I'm going to Aberystwyth Uni next year, and can't find a way to regularly attend games without paying stupidly high train or bus prices. Is anyone aware of a group of fans in Aberystwyth that would be willing to help me out in getting to games?

Thanks a lot to those who can help.

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:57 pm

I'd give the supporters club a call. Obviously they don't run coaches from there but they may be able to put you in contact with someone who does as I imagine a few folks will make the trip down. http://www.ccsc.co.uk/

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:59 pm

My daughter is in Lampeter Uni and often travels back and for on the Megabus.
The route is Cardiff/Swansea/Carmarthen/Lampeter/Aberystwyth.
prices can range from £1 to £10 each way (minus NUS card discount) depends when you book (she has managed £1 down and £1 back).
Journey time from Aber is around 3:45
current timetable shows bus leaving Aber at 8:30 on a Saturday morning only thing is the bus back is now at 17:45 on a Saturday so its either a rush back to town after the game or an overnight stay in Cardiff.

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:00 pm

SirFôn1899 wrote:Hey everyone, I may not be posting in the right place but I've tried everywhere else. I'm going to Aberystwyth Uni next year, and can't find a way to regularly attend games without paying stupidly high train or bus prices. Is anyone aware of a group of fans in Aberystwyth that would be willing to help me out in getting to games?

Thanks a lot to those who can help.



try pembroke allan. not sure how far from Aber he lives, but he might know others living up that way.

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:12 pm

dogfound wrote:
SirFôn1899 wrote:Hey everyone, I may not be posting in the right place but I've tried everywhere else. I'm going to Aberystwyth Uni next year, and can't find a way to regularly attend games without paying stupidly high train or bus prices. Is anyone aware of a group of fans in Aberystwyth that would be willing to help me out in getting to games?

Thanks a lot to those who can help.



try pembroke allan. not sure how far from Aber he lives, but he might know others living up that way.


How do I go about getting in touch with him?

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:25 pm

Quite a few head down from Aber. someone will pop up on here mate, keep looking. :ayatollah:

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:30 pm

SirFôn1899 wrote:
dogfound wrote:
SirFôn1899 wrote:Hey everyone, I may not be posting in the right place but I've tried everywhere else. I'm going to Aberystwyth Uni next year, and can't find a way to regularly attend games without paying stupidly high train or bus prices. Is anyone aware of a group of fans in Aberystwyth that would be willing to help me out in getting to games?

Thanks a lot to those who can help.



try pembroke allan. not sure how far from Aber he lives, but he might know others living up that way.


How do I go about getting in touch with him?



PM him when he posts is the only help i can give..sorry.
maybe he can help but maybe not but worth a try. he does post quite often.
but as Jules says,someone will turn up with advice or help.

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Fri Jun 02, 2017 4:02 pm

dogfound wrote:
SirFôn1899 wrote:Hey everyone, I may not be posting in the right place but I've tried everywhere else. I'm going to Aberystwyth Uni next year, and can't find a way to regularly attend games without paying stupidly high train or bus prices. Is anyone aware of a group of fans in Aberystwyth that would be willing to help me out in getting to games?

Thanks a lot to those who can help.



try pembroke allan. not sure how far from Aber he lives, but he might know others living up that way.



U fortunately I live 60miles across from aber and around 1.5 hrs driving time! :o have pm Tony hopefully someone who is on that side can help him. :occasion5:

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:48 am

gergisabluebird wrote:My daughter is in Lampeter Uni and often travels back and for on the Megabus.
The route is Cardiff/Swansea/Carmarthen/Lampeter/Aberystwyth.
prices can range from £1 to £10 each way (minus NUS card discount) depends when you book (she has managed £1 down and £1 back).
Journey time from Aber is around 3:45
current timetable shows bus leaving Aber at 8:30 on a Saturday morning only thing is the bus back is now at 17:45 on a Saturday so its either a rush back to town after the game or an overnight stay in Cardiff.


I've decided I'll take this route. For a total of £5.40 to go Aber-Cardiff and back, I can't complain as a student. Any idea how far from the CCS the bus stop is?

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:34 am

SirFôn1899 wrote:
gergisabluebird wrote:My daughter is in Lampeter Uni and often travels back and for on the Megabus.
The route is Cardiff/Swansea/Carmarthen/Lampeter/Aberystwyth.
prices can range from £1 to £10 each way (minus NUS card discount) depends when you book (she has managed £1 down and £1 back).
Journey time from Aber is around 3:45
current timetable shows bus leaving Aber at 8:30 on a Saturday morning only thing is the bus back is now at 17:45 on a Saturday so its either a rush back to town after the game or an overnight stay in Cardiff.


I've decided I'll take this route. For a total of £5.40 to go Aber-Cardiff and back, I can't complain as a student. Any idea how far from the CCS the bus stop is?


It'll be in town so a 20 minute walk to the stadium chief.

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:51 am

I've noticed, when down for games, that coaches heading west actually pass the stadium and join the motorway at junction 33. Maybe worth asking if you could be dropped off/picked up by Asda maybe.

Re: Getting to Cardiff from Aberystwyth

Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:59 am

buckleys brewery wrote:I've noticed, when down for games, that coaches heading west actually pass the stadium and join the motorway at junction 33. Maybe worth asking if you could be dropped off/picked up by Asda maybe.




could do but there are 'rules' on buses stopping at designated stops only. however, I have been allowed to get off never on) if it seemed safe to do so at red traffic lights on occasion. Just can never guarantee it but maybe worth an ask on a driver by driver basis :thumbright:

As said above, the walk from the Bus Station to the CCS isn't long...unless it's raining! :ayatollah: