Swansea to Dowlais Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Swansea and Dowlais takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea to Dowlais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 37m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4

3h 56m

£14–21

Swansea to Dowlais bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Swansea and Dowlais. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Dowlais at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff North Road and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:10 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:10 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:10 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:10 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:10 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Dowlais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Swansea to Dowlais bus times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM

7:10 AM → 10:10 AM

7:40 AM → 11:10 AM

9:30 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM

7:10 AM → 10:10 AM

7:40 AM → 11:10 AM

9:30 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:50 AM

7:40 AM → 11:10 AM

9:30 AM → 12:10 PM

11:00 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM

7:10 AM → 10:10 AM

7:40 AM → 11:10 AM

9:30 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM

7:10 AM → 10:10 AM

7:40 AM → 11:10 AM

9:30 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:50 AM

7:10 AM → 10:10 AM

7:40 AM → 11:10 AM

9:30 AM → 12:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales?

Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Road

Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1

Bus from Pontwalby Bridge to Aberdare Bus Station

Bus from Aberdare Bus Station 11 to Merthyr Bus Station 1

Bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Pontwalby Bridge

Bus trips from Swansea

Bus trips to Dowlais

Alternative transport options