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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    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 stationbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    6h 1m
    £33–59

  2. Drive 109 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barmouth to Swanseacar car 109 mi
    2h 46m
    £27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    6h 54m
    £92–177

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 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 / ...
    7h 3m

  5. Train, bus via Brecon

    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    4. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus T6
    7h 59m

Barmouth to Swansea by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barmouth to Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jubilee Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 7h 3m.

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