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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberfan is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberfan is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Free Street and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Swansea to Aberfan?

The distance between Swansea and Aberfan is 65 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Aberfan without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Swansea to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Aberfan bus from?

Swansea to Aberfan bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Aberfan train from?

Swansea to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Swansea to Aberfan is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Swansea to Aberfan bus arrive?

Swansea to Aberfan bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Bulwark station.

Where does the Swansea to Aberfan train arrive?

Swansea to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Aberfan is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Swansea to Aberfan.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberfan?

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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 Merthyr Valetrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 23m
£25–52
Drive 36.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Aberfancar 36.7 mi
46 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bulwarkbus T6
2. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
3h 24m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Aberfantaxi 36.7 mi
46 min
£85–110
Bus, line 404 bus, line 78 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 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 404
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Coventry Playgroundbus 78
4h 38m
£14–19

Swansea to Aberfan by train

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Capel Smyrna via Bulwark, Free Street, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 in around 3h 24m.

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