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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 19m
    £102–178

  2. Drive 146.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bangor to Swanseacar car 146.5 mi
    3h 47m
    £36–52

  3. Bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Ffordd Deiniol to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    8h 27m

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Newport (S Wales)train train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    5h 25m
    £102–181

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ffordd Deiniol to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus bus T1c
    8h 59m

Bangor to Swansea by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd Deiniol to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 8h 27m.

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