What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum is to bus via Newport Train Station which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Big Pit National Coal Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Big Pit National Coal Museum. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Curwood via Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Big Pit National Coal Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Abergavenny via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The distance between Swansea and Big Pit National Coal Museum is 85 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus from?

Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum train from?

Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

The best way to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Newport Train Station, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus arrive?

Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Where does the Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum train arrive?

Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Where can I stay near Big Pit National Coal Museum?

There are 890+ hotels available in Big Pit National Coal Museum.

Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Abergavennytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 28m
£49–82
Bus via Newport Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Curwoodbus X24
3h 31m
£11–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Curwoodbus X24
2h 54m
£28–55
Drive 45.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museumcar 45.9 mi
53 min
£12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museumtaxi 45.9 mi
53 min
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Curwoodbus X24
3h 36m
£16–34

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Distance: 84.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Big Pit National Coal Museum, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Big Pit National Coal Museum via Cardiff Central and Abergavenny in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Big Pit National Coal Museum via Newport Train Station, Market Square 16, and Curwood in around 3h 31m.

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