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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Harlech 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 Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    6h 53m
    £26–40

  2. Train via Cardiff

    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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    7h 12m
    £82–149

  3. Drive  119.4 mi

    1. Drive from Harlech to Swanseacar car 119.4 mi
    3h 7m
    £30–43

  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
    £72–119

Harlech to Swansea by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Harlech to Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 12m.

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