There are 6 ways to get from Ferndale to Swansea by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 172 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 172
- Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
2h 20m£16–29Drive 34.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ferndale to Swanseacar 34.8 mi
50 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Porth to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 33m£27–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ferndale to Swanseataxi 34.8 mi
50 min£80–100Line 172 bus, line 201 bus
- Take the bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 172
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
2h 39m£13–21Line 172 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 172
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X1
3h 6m£9–11
Ferndale to Swansea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferndale to Swansea is to line 172 bus and bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ferndale to Swansea is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferndale to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Penuel and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferndale to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Ferndale and Swansea is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ferndale to Swansea without a car is to line 172 bus and train which takes 2h 20m and costs £16 - £30.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Ferndale to Swansea, including transfers.
Ferndale to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Penuel station.
Ferndale to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porth station.
The best way to get from Ferndale to Swansea is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 172 bus and line 201 bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a bus from Penuel to Swansea via Porth Interchange Bay 5, Porth, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penuel to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 and Sarn Odeon in around 2h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Bestway Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1443 757 015
T&O Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7843 176 524
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More Questions & Answers
Ferndale to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6.
Ferndale to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferndale to Swansea is 35 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Ferndale to Swansea.
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