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 GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

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 2h 1m.

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 2h 1m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m 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 First South & West Wales, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Abercynon train from?

Swansea to Abercynon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, 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 2h 1m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Swansea to Abercynon bus arrive?

Swansea to Abercynon bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Swansea to Abercynon train arrive?

Swansea to Abercynon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Abercynon?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Abercynon.

Swansea to Abercynon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus, and car

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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 - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 1m
£20–43
Drive 35.5 mi
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1. Drive from Swansea to Abercynoncar 35.5 mi
47 min
£9–13
Bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus 132 / ...
2h 41m
£12–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Abercynontaxi 35.5 mi
47 min
£150–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Ninian Park PHbus X2
3h 11m
£10–14

Swansea to Abercynon by train

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Abercynon via Cardiff Central in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Station Road via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 2h 41m.

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