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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    6h 31m

  2. Drive  119.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harlech to Swanseacar car 119.4 mi
    3h 8m
    £30–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    6h 45m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    7h 19m
    £81–149

  5. Bus, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlech station to The Australiabus bus G23
    2. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus bus X11 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Kingswaybus bus 111
    8h 11m

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  • Distance: 128.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Harlech to Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Kingsway via The Australia, Carmarthen station, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3, and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 in around 8h 11m.

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