There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Abergele by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Abergele & Pensarntrain
6h 6m£76–133Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Abergelecar 145.7 mi
3h 45m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Bangor stationbus 1
8h 21mTrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Rhyltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 18m£66–107
Swansea to Abergele by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Abergele is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Abergele is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Abergele. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Tesco Car Park via Carmarthen station and Central Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Abergele. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Abergele & Pensarn via Cardiff Central and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Swansea and Abergele is 229 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Abergele without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 6m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Swansea to Abergele, including transfers.
Swansea to Abergele bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Abergele train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Abergele is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 6m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Abergele, Wales?
You can take a train from Swansea to Abergele & Pensarn via Cardiff Central and Chester in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Tesco Car Park via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Colwyn Bay, and Central Hotel in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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 Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Abergele & Pensarn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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)
- 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
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Abergele bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Swansea to Abergele train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Abergele is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Swansea to Abergele.
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