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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus bus T2
    6h 12m

  2. Drive  107.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Gwyneddcar car 107.7 mi
    2h 45m
    £28–40

  3. 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 Machynllethtrain train
    7h 26m
    £73–134

  4. 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 Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus bus T2
    6h 18m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus bus T2
    7h 30m

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  • Distance: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Ganllwyd Post Office via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Ganllwyd Post Office via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 6h 18m.

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