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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swyddfa'r Post Office to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    5h 41m

  2. Drive  107.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gwynedd to Swanseacar car 107.7 mi
    2h 45m
    £28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    8h 13m
    £64–105

  4. Bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Swyddfa'r Post Office to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 508
    6h 25m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swyddfa'r Post Office to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus bus T1c
    7h 6m

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  • Distance: 120.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Swyddfa'r Post Office to Swansea via Bus Depot, Machynlleth, and Shrewsbury in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swyddfa'r Post Office to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5, Carmarthen station, and Rose and Crown in around 6h 25m.

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