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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ferndale is to bus and line 172 bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ferndale is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Ferndale?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Ferndale. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Rhondda Hotel via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Ferndale?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ferndale. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Porth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Swansea to Ferndale?

The distance between Swansea and Ferndale is 66 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Ferndale without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Swansea to Ferndale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ferndale bus from?

Swansea to Ferndale bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ferndale train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Ferndale?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ferndale is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Swansea to Ferndale bus arrive?

Swansea to Ferndale bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Swansea to Ferndale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Ferndale?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ferndale is 35 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Swansea to Ferndale.

Where can I stay near Ferndale?

There are 668+ hotels available in Ferndale.

Swansea to Ferndale - 5 ways to travel via train, line 172 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Ferndale 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 Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 54m
£26–53
Drive 35 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Ferndalecar 35 mi
50 min
£9–13
Train, line 172 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Rhondda Hotelbus 172
2h 55m
£16–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Ferndaletaxi 35 mi
50 min
£80–100
Bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Rhondda Hotelbus 172
3h 34m
£9–12

Swansea to Ferndale by train and bus

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.6 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Rhondda Hotel via Cardiff Central, Porth, and Porth Interchange Bay 6 in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Rhondda Hotel via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 3h 34m.

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