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

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There are 4 ways to get from Gwynedd to Swansea by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    5h 18m
    £176–256

  2. Drive  107.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gwynedd to Swanseacar car 107.7 mi
    2h 44m
    £27–39

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gwynedd to Dovey Junctiontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Park Avenue 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 / ...
    5h 30m
    £140–171

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Talybont to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Park Avenue 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 16m
    £114–154

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  • Distance: 234.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Gwynedd to Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 18m.

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