There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbus T1c
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 18mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Police Station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
4h 40m£11–19Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
5h 42m£91–169Drive 68 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth University to Swanseacar 68 mi
1h 46m£17–24Bus, train via Lampeter
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
3h 55m£18–33
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth University station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Police Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via The Black Lion and Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth University to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Swansea via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Aberystwyth University and Swansea is 81 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea, including transfers.
Aberystwyth University to Swansea bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Police 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 5h 42m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth University, Wales and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Swansea via Aberystwyth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Aberystwyth Police Station, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Police Station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/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
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
Bus from Aberystwyth Police Station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +44 24 7666 6666
- [email protected]
- Website
- lewistaxis.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.lewistaxis.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth University to Swansea bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion 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 46m to drive from Aberystwyth University to Swansea.
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