What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Aberystwyth (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Aberystwyth (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 via Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Aberystwyth (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station). However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)?

The distance between Swansea and Aberystwyth (Station) is 81 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) bus from?

Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) train from?

Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)?

The best way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) bus arrive?

Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) train arrive?

Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station).

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)?

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth (Station)?

There are 798+ hotels available in Aberystwyth (Station).

Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus Taith
3h 31m
Drive 67.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station)car 67.3 mi
1h 44m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 10m
£77–139
Bus via Carmarthen
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus Taith
3h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4h 49m

Swansea to Aberystwyth (Station) by train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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 10m. 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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