There are 4 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 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 42m£16–30Bus
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 36m£10–14Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
5h 40m£78–138Drive 67.9 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth University to Swanseacar 67.9 mi
1h 45m£17–25
Aberystwyth University to Swansea by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Swansea is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 4h 36m.
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 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 36m.
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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Aberystwyth University and Swansea is 87 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 42m and costs £16 - £30.
It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 40m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 4h 36m.
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 Cardiff Central in around 5h 40m. 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 36m.
- 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 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- 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)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Police Station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 45m to drive from Aberystwyth University to Swansea.
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