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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

    best
    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 26m
    £96–184

  2. Drive 119.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harlech to Swanseacar car 119.6 mi
    3h 7m
    £30–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    8h 32m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 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
    7h 32m
    £37–66

  5. Train, bus via Brecon

    1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    4. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus T6
    9h 18m

Harlech to Swansea by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 8h 32m.

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