What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Swansea is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Swansea is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Mynach and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Nelson to Swansea?

The distance between Nelson and Swansea is 61 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

How do I travel from Nelson to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £23 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Swansea?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Nelson to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nelson to Swansea train from?

Nelson to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Mynach station.

Train or bus from Nelson to Swansea?

The best way to get from Nelson to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Nelson to Swansea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nelson to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Swansea is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Nelson to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Swansea.

Nelson to Swansea - 6 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ystrad Mynach to Cardiff Centraltrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 57m
£23–49
Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Swanseacar 37.3 mi
49 min
£10–14
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 18m
£13–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Swanseataxi 37.3 mi
49 min
£85–110
Train via Bridgend
1. Take the train from Ystrad Mynach to Bridgendtrain Rhymney - Bridgend
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
3h 29m
£28–52
Line 404 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus 404
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X1
4h 29m
£10–12

Nelson to Swansea by bus and train

132Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60.5 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield Terrace to Swansea via Ystrad Mynach Station, Ystrad Mynach, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 to Swansea City Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, and Cardiff North Road in around 3h 18m.

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