There are 5 ways to get from South Wales to Swansea University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 40m£30–57Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Wales to Swansea Universitycar 32.4 mi
48 min£8–12Line 8 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 10 to Woolpackbus 8
- Take the bus from Woolpack to Swansea Bus Station Stand Ebus X7
2h 50m£11–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Wales to Swansea Universitytaxi 32.4 mi
48 min£75–95Bus
- Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Boating Lakebus X1
3h 50m£11–13
South Wales to Swansea University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Wales to Swansea University is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from South Wales to Swansea University is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from South Wales station to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station 10 and arriving at Swansea University Singleton Campus via Woolpack and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between South Wales and Swansea University is 70 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Wales to Swansea University without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from South Wales to Swansea University, including transfers.
South Wales to Swansea University bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station 10.
South Wales to Swansea University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.
The best way to get from South Wales to Swansea University is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between South Wales and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Swansea University via Cardiff Central, Swansea, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 10 to Swansea University via Woolpack, Swansea Bus Station Stand E, Swansea Bus Station Stand W, and Swansea University Singleton Campus in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- 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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Aberdare Bus Station 10 to Woolpack
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Woolpack to Swansea Bus Station Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Boating Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
1st AAA Taxis Aberdare
- Phone
- +44 1685 878 855
Axis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 800 246 1123
Robbies Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7771 306 934
Shadow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7917 218 656
Bestway Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1443 757 015
T&O Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7843 176 524
Ran's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1685 377 777
Valley Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1685 388 860
Winter's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1443 690 000
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More Questions & Answers
South Wales to Swansea University bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Woolpack station.
South Wales to Swansea University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Wales to Swansea University is 33 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from South Wales to Swansea University.
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