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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bethesda is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bethesda is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at High Street via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Swansea to Bethesda?

The distance between Swansea and Bethesda is 262 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Swansea to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bethesda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bethesda train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Swansea to Bethesda is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Swansea to Bethesda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Bethesda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Bethesda is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Swansea to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 2401+ hotels available in Bethesda.

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

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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
7h 8m
£99–181
Drive 146.5 mi
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1. Drive from Swansea to Bethesdacar 146.5 mi
3h 41m
£36–51
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 Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
9h 2m
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
10h 21m

Swansea to Bethesda by train and bus

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Distance: 260.9 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to High Street via Cardiff Central, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to High Street via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, and Bangor Bus Station Stand F in around 9h 2m.

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