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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Abercynon is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Abercynon is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Abercynon?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Abercynon station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Abercynon?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Abercynon via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Swansea to Abercynon?

The distance between Swansea and Abercynon is 61 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Abercynon without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Swansea to Abercynon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Abercynon bus from?

Swansea to Abercynon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Abercynon train from?

Swansea to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Abercynon?

The best way to get from Swansea to Abercynon is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Swansea to Abercynon bus arrive?

Swansea to Abercynon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swansea to Abercynon train arrive?

Swansea to Abercynon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Abercynon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Abercynon is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Swansea to Abercynon.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Abercynon?

Book your Swansea to Abercynon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Abercynon?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Abercynon.

Swansea to Abercynon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 44m
£21–43
Drive 35.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Abercynoncar 35.5 mi
47 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
2h 56m
£11–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Abercynontaxi 35.5 mi
47 min
£150–190
Bus, line 8 bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Pontwalby Bridgebus X7
2. Take the bus from Pontwalby Bridge to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 8
3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Clockbus 61 / ...
3h 40m
£11–16

Swansea to Abercynon by train

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Distance: 60.8 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Abercynon via Cardiff Central in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Station Road via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 2h 56m.

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