What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bangor?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bangor is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Bangor?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bangor is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Bangor?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Morrisons via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Bangor?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Swansea to Bangor?

The distance between Swansea and Bangor is 265 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Bangor without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Bangor without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Bangor?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Swansea to Bangor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bangor bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bangor train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Bangor?

The best way to get from Swansea to Bangor is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Swansea to Bangor bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Bangor train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Bangor?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Bangor is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Swansea to Bangor.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Bangor?

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Where can I stay near Bangor?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 19m
£103–188
Drive 146.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Bangorcar 146.6 mi
3h 47m
£36–52
Bus via Carmarthen
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 Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Morrisonsbus T2
8h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
9h 44m

Swansea to Bangor by train

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Distance: 263.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Morrisons via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 16m.

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