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How to get fromAberystwyth to Swanseaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Swansea by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train Carmarthen - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 51m

  2. Bus, line 111 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus bus X11 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Kingswaybus bus 111
    5h 2m
    £12

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    6h 45m
    £68–108

  4. Drive  67.6 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Swanseacar car 67.6 mi
    1h 45m
    £17–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    3h 41m

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  • Distance: 80.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Swansea via Shrewsbury in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Carmarthen station and Rose and Crown in around 3h 41m.

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