There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Aberdyfi by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus 1
5h 53mDrive 95.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Aberdyficar 95.5 mi
2h 32m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
6h 56m£72–132Train, bus via Aberystwyth
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus 1
5h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus 1
5h 59m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberdyfi is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberdyfi is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Aberdyfi. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Neuadd Dyfi via Carmarthen station and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberdyfi. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Aberdovey via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Swansea and Aberdyfi is 110 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Aberdyfi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Swansea to Aberdyfi, including transfers.
Swansea to Aberdyfi bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Aberdyfi is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Aberdyfi, Wales?
You can take a train from Swansea to Aberdovey via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Neuadd Dyfi via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Aberdyfi bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Swansea to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Aberdyfi is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Swansea to Aberdyfi.
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