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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Blackwood is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Blackwood is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Blackwood station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9 via Market Square 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Blackwood. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bargoed via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Swansea to Blackwood?

The distance between Swansea and Blackwood is 72 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Blackwood without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Swansea to Blackwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Blackwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Blackwood train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Blackwood?

The best way to get from Swansea to Blackwood is to bus and line 151 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Swansea to Blackwood bus arrive?

Swansea to Blackwood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Swansea to Blackwood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Blackwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Blackwood is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Swansea to Blackwood.

Where can I stay near Blackwood?

There are 1923+ hotels available in Blackwood.

Swansea to Blackwood - 6 ways to travel via train, line 151 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Blackwood by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 151 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 151 / ...
2h 22m
£28–54
Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Blackwood Miners Institutebus 56
3h 15m
£10–17
Bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 21 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 151 / ...
3h 12m
£16–34
Drive 42.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Blackwoodcar 42.2 mi
1h 1m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Blackwoodtaxi 42.2 mi
1h 1m
£95–120
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bargoedtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2h 46m
£25–50

Swansea to Blackwood by train and bus

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Blackwood, Wales?

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9 via Kingsway K14 and Market Square 21 in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Twyn Gardens via Cardiff Central, Bargoed, and Bargoed Interchange Stand 2 in around 2h 46m.

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