Travelling by Car
Aberystwyth is easily accessible by road. Whichever way you're approaching from you will experience beautiful scenery.
From the east the A44 climbs through the Cambrian Hills and down to the coast, and from the north or south the A487 offers spectacular views over Cardigan Bay.
Planning Your Route
Use the Aberystwyth University Route Planner to decide how to get here:
Alternatively use one of the route planners listed in the Related Links section.
Advice for Sat Nav Users
If you are planning on using a Sat Nav to navigate to Aberystwyth you will find the following information useful:
| Location | Post Code | Grid Reference |
|---|---|---|
| * The correct Post Code for Old College is SY23 2AX but it does not return accurate results for most Sat Navs. | ||
| Penglais Campus | SY23 3BY | 52.417739,-4.065292 |
| Llanbadarn Campus | SY23 3AS | 52.411055,-4.054362 |
| Gogerddan Campus | SY23 3EB | 52.433066,-4.016922 |
| Old College | SY23 2AY * | 52.414664,-4.088252 |
If you are travelling to Penglais Campus (the main university campus) it is recommended that you use the directional signage once you are near Aberystwyth.
If you are travelling to another Aberystwyth University location it's recommended that you avoid using minor roads, even if your Sat Nav directs you down them.
Visitor Parking
During special events such as Open Days, Visiting Days or Graduation there will be signage and/or university staff directing visitors to car parking spaces.
If you are visiting on other university business please visit the Porter's Lodge on Penglais Campus to request a visitor's parking permit.
If you are visiting Penglais Campus to use other facilities, including Aberystwyth Arts Centre, please use the Pay & Display car park.
Free Open Day Bus Service
Throughout the Open Day there will be a FREE bus service to take you to all the popular locations around The University and Town, including: The train station, Llanbadarn Campus, The Student Village, The School of Art.
See the Open Day Programme for all bus times.