There are 5 ways to get from Ruthin to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 27m£62–113Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ruthin to Swanseacar 136.3 mi
3h 19m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
9h 59m£36–64Train
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
7h£52–85Bus, line 2 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ruthin War Memorial to Wrexham Bus Station 8bus T51
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain
8h 35m£43–72
Ruthin to Swansea by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruthin to Swansea is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ruthin to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruthin to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Ruthin Co-op and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Chester Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruthin to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Ruthin and Swansea is 201 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ruthin to Swansea without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 27m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ruthin to Swansea, including transfers.
Ruthin to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Ruthin to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.
The best way to get from Ruthin to Swansea is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 27m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Ruthin, Wales and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a bus from Ruthin War Memorial to Swansea via Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham General, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruthin Co-op to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Ruthin War Memorial to Wrexham Bus Station 8
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Ruthin to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Ruthin to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruthin to Swansea is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Ruthin to Swansea.
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