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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Llanberis is to bus via Aberystwyth which costs £24 - £28 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Llanberis is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Llanberis?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Joe Brown via Carmarthen station and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Llanberis?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Swansea to Llanberis?

The distance between Swansea and Llanberis is 268 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Llanberis without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Swansea to Llanberis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Llanberis bus from?

Swansea to Llanberis bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Llanberis train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Llanberis?

The best way to get from Swansea to Llanberis is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Swansea to Llanberis bus arrive?

Swansea to Llanberis bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Swansea to Llanberis train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Llanberis?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Llanberis is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Swansea to Llanberis.

Where can I stay near Llanberis?

There are 2420+ hotels available in Llanberis.

Swansea to Llanberis - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Llanberis by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 46m
£87–147
Bus via Aberystwyth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
11h 5m
£24–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
7h 48m
Drive 141.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Llanberiscar 141.2 mi
3h 29m
£35–51

Swansea to Llanberis by train and bus

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Distance: 266 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Joe Brown via Cardiff Central, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Joe Brown via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 7h 48m.

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