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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dowlais is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Dowlais is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Dowlais station. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Dowlais Police Station via Free Street and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dowlais. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Swansea to Dowlais?

The distance between Swansea and Dowlais is 72 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Dowlais without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Swansea to Dowlais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dowlais bus from?

Swansea to Dowlais bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dowlais train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Dowlais?

The best way to get from Swansea to Dowlais is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Swansea to Dowlais bus arrive?

Swansea to Dowlais bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Bulwark station.

Where does the Swansea to Dowlais train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Dowlais?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Dowlais is 33 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Swansea to Dowlais.

Where can I stay near Dowlais?

There are 788+ hotels available in Dowlais.

Swansea to Dowlais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Dowlais 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 Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 57m
£29–59
Drive 32.5 mi
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1. Drive from Swansea to Dowlaiscar 32.5 mi
39 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bulwarkbus T6
2. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
3h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Dowlaistaxi 32.5 mi
39 min
£75–95
Bus, line 8 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Co-opbus X7
2. Take the bus from Co-op to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 8
3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 11 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 9 / ...
4h 21m
£14–22

Swansea to Dowlais by train and bus

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Distance: 71.7 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Dowlais Police Station via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Dowlais Police Station via Bulwark, Free Street, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 4m.

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