There are 4 ways to get from Criccieth to Swansea by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Y Maes High Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
6h 32mDrive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Criccieth to Swanseacar 129.2 mi
3h 11m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Criccieth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
7h 55m£102–193Bus
- Take the bus from Y Maes High Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
7h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Criccieth to Swansea is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Criccieth to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Criccieth to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Y Maes High Street and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Criccieth to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Criccieth and arriving at Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Criccieth and Swansea is 151 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Criccieth to Swansea without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Criccieth to Swansea, including transfers.
Criccieth to Swansea bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Y Maes High Street station.
Criccieth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Criccieth station.
The best way to get from Criccieth to Swansea is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Criccieth, Wales and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Criccieth to Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Y Maes High Street to Swansea via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6, and Port Talbot Parkway in around 7h 35m.
- 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 Criccieth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- 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/
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Y Maes High Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Y Maes High Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- 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
- 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/
- 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 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Criccieth to Swansea bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Criccieth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Criccieth to Swansea is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Criccieth to Swansea.
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