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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Llanberis is to bus which costs £24 - £28 and takes 10h 45m.

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 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 8h 2m.

How far is it from Swansea to Llanberis?

The distance between Swansea and Llanberis is 167 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 and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

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 8h 2m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £28 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Swansea to Llanberis bus arrive?

Swansea to Llanberis bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion 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 2429+ hotels available in Llanberis.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Llanberis?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church 1 and arriving at Joe Brown via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
7h 42m
Bus
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
10h 45m
£24–28
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
8h 2m
£87–157
Drive 141.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Llanberiscar 141.2 mi
3h 29m
£35–51

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Distance: 165.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church 1 to Joe Brown via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 45m.

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