There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Aberdaron by train, car, or bus
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
10h 51m£104–199Drive 152.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Aberdaroncar 152.5 mi
3h 45m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
11h 27m£95–166Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Alban Square 1bus T1c
- Drive from Alban Square 1 to Aberdaroncar
5h 21m
Swansea to Aberdaron by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberdaron is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberdaron is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberdaron. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Pwllheli via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Swansea and Aberdaron is 287 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Aberdaron without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 10h 51m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Swansea to Aberdaron, including transfers.
Swansea to Aberdaron train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Aberdaron train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Aberdaron is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Swansea to Aberdaron.
There are 708+ hotels available in Aberdaron.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Aberdaron, Wales?
You can take a train from Swansea to Post Office via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, Pwllheli, and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A in around 10h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Alban Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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