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How to get fromSwansea to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    3h 31m

  2. Line 111 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Church 1 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X11 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    5h 7m
    £12

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 26m
    £77–139

  4. Drive  67.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Aberystwythcar car 67.7 mi
    1h 45m
    £17–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    3h 37m

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  • Distance: 80.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen station in around 3h 37m.

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