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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlechtrain train
    7h 7m

  2. Drive  119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Harlechcar car 119.5 mi
    3h 8m
    £30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    7h 12m

  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 Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain train
    8h 23m
    £82–148

  5. Line 111 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Church 1 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X11 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from The Australia to Maes Parcio Cefn-coedbus bus G23
    8h 57m

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  • Distance: 128.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Harlech via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church 1 to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3, Carmarthen station, and The Australia in around 8h 57m.

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