What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain Ash and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain Ash station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ash station and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain Ash and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain Ash to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ash and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Mountain Ash to Swansea?

The distance between Mountain Ash and Swansea is 65 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain Ash to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain Ash to Swansea bus from?

Mountain Ash to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Mountain Ash to Swansea train from?

Mountain Ash to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Mountain Ash station.

Train or bus from Mountain Ash to Swansea?

The best way to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Mountain Ash to Swansea bus arrive?

Mountain Ash to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where does the Mountain Ash to Swansea train arrive?

Mountain Ash to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Mountain Ash to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain Ash to Swansea is 32 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Mountain Ash to Swansea.

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There are 5 ways to get from Mountain Ash to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Mountain Ash to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 58m
£26–53
Drive 32.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain Ash to Swanseacar 32.3 mi
41 min
£8–12
Line 132 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
3h 32m
£13–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain Ash to Swanseataxi 32.3 mi
41 min
£75–95
Line 8 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 10 to Woolpackbus 8
2. Take the bus from Woolpack to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X7
3h 47m
£11–15

Mountain Ash to Swansea by train

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Distance: 64.4 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Mountain Ash, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Mountain Ash to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ash station to Swansea City Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, and Cardiff North Road in around 3h 32m.

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