What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Aberystwyth University?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Starling Cloud via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Aberystwyth University?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Swansea to Aberystwyth University?

The distance between Swansea and Aberystwyth University is 87 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth University without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £16 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Aberystwyth University bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Aberystwyth University train from?

Swansea to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Aberystwyth University?

The best way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Swansea to Aberystwyth University bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Aberystwyth University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth University?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Aberystwyth University is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth University.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Aberystwyth University?

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Swansea to Aberystwyth University - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3h 33m
£17–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Starling Cloudbus T1 / ...
3h 37m
£10–13
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 41m
£77–139
Drive 68 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth Universitycar 68 mi
1h 46m
£17–25

Swansea to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 86 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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 41m. 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 Starling Cloud in around 3h 37m.

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