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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 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
    6h 20m
    £37–65

  2. Train, bus via Brecon

    cheapest
    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
    8h 19m
    £29–45

  3. Drive 119.4 mi

    1. Drive from Harlech to Swanseacar car 119.4 mi
    3h 7m
    £29–42

  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 Swanseatrain train
    8h 35m
    £83–154

  5. 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 Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus bus T1c
    8h 47m

Harlech to Swansea by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Harlech to Swansea via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Sainsbury's Quay Parade via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 in around 8h 47m.

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