There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Fairbourne by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
6h 19m£21–32Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 45m£77–141Drive 108.8 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Fairbournecar 108.8 mi
2h 45m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 25m£68–112
Swansea to Fairbourne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Fairbourne is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Fairbourne is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Park Avenue via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Fairbourne via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Swansea and Fairbourne is 118 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Fairbourne without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Swansea to Fairbourne, including transfers.
Swansea to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Fairbourne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Fairbourne is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Cardiff, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Fairbourne, Wales?
You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Fairbourne via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, and Dovey Junction in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Fairbourne via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Swansea to Fairbourne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Fairbourne is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Swansea to Fairbourne.
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