There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from National Library of Wales to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Carmarthen - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 12mBus, line 111 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus X11 / ...
- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Kingswaybus 111
5h 16m£12Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
7h 1m£68–108Drive 67.9 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth University to Swanseacar 67.9 mi
1h 45m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from National Library of Wales to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
4h 2m
Aberystwyth University to Swansea by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea is to bus and line 111 bus which costs £12 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth University to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from National Library of Wales and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth University to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Swansea via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Aberystwyth University and Swansea is 81 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea, including transfers.
Aberystwyth University to Swansea bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from National Library of Wales station.
Aberystwyth University to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth University, Wales and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Swansea via Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via National Library of Wales, Carmarthen station, and Rose and Crown in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from National Library of Wales to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from National Library of Wales to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Kingsway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evans Coaches Tregaron
- Phone
- +44 24 7666 6666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lewis Taxi
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Lewis Taxi
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth University to Swansea bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Aberystwyth University to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth University to Swansea is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Aberystwyth University to Swansea.
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