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How to get fromSwansea to Fairbourneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Fairbourne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus Taith
    6h 22m
  2. Drive  108.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Fairbournecar car 108.8 mi
    2h 46m
    £28–40
  3. Bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Roadbus bus G21
    7h 19m
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    7h 25m
    £77–139
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    7h 40m

Swansea to Fairbourne by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Fairbourne, Wales?

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Stanley Road via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Fairbourne via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 7h 25m.

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