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How to get fromSwansea to Aberystwyth Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University 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 39m
    £18–32

  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 Police Stationbus bus T1 / ...
    3h 48m
    £10–13

  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
    £78–139

  4. Drive  68 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth Universitycar car 68 mi
    1h 46m
    £17–25

  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 46m

Swansea to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth University via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth University via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Police Station in around 3h 48m.

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