What is the cheapest way to get from Gelligaer to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Gelligaer to Swansea is to line 404 bus and bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gelligaer to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Gelligaer to Swansea is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Gelligaer and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelligaer to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Penywrlod and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gelligaer and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Gelligaer to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Mynach and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Gelligaer to Swansea?

The distance between Gelligaer and Swansea is 61 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

How do I travel from Gelligaer to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Gelligaer to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Gelligaer to Swansea?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Gelligaer to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelligaer to Swansea bus from?

Gelligaer to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Gelligaer to Swansea train from?

Gelligaer to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Mynach station.

Train or bus from Gelligaer to Swansea?

The best way to get from Gelligaer to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Gelligaer to Swansea bus arrive?

Gelligaer to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where does the Gelligaer to Swansea train arrive?

Gelligaer to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Gelligaer to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelligaer to Swansea is 40 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Gelligaer to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

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Gelligaer to Swansea - 6 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gelligaer to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ystrad Mynach to Cardiff Centraltrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 58m
£25–52
Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gelligaer to Swanseacar 39.5 mi
54 min
£10–14
Line 132 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
3h 25m
£11–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gelligaer to Swanseataxi 39.5 mi
54 min
£90–110
Train via Bridgend
1. Take the train from Ystrad Mynach to Bridgendtrain Rhymney - Bridgend
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
3h 29m
£28–53
Line 404 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus 404
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X1
4h 28m
£10–12

Gelligaer to Swansea by bus and train

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Gelligaer Community Centre to Swansea via Ystrad Mynach Station, Ystrad Mynach, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penywrlod to Swansea City Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, and Cardiff North Road in around 3h 25m.

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