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How to get fromSwansea to Aberystwyth (Station)by train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Lampeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3h 26m
    £19–33

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3h 29m
    £11–19

  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 27m
    £88–169

  4. Drive 67.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)car car 67.4 mi
    1h 44m
    £17–24

  5. Train, bus

    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 7bus bus T1c
    3h 32m

Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) by train and bus

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Aberystwyth (Station), Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 3h 29m.

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