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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Parade Street 2 via Brecon Interchange 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Wrexham General via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Swansea to Llangollen?

The distance between Swansea and Llangollen is 194 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Llangollen without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Swansea to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Llangollen bus from?

Swansea to Llangollen bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Llangollen train from?

Swansea to Llangollen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to train via Newport which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Swansea to Llangollen bus arrive?

Swansea to Llangollen bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.

Where does the Swansea to Llangollen train arrive?

Swansea to Llangollen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Llangollen is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Swansea to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 768+ hotels available in Llangollen.

Swansea to Llangollen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
5h 35m
£68–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
8h 56m
£17–27
Drive 127.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Llangollencar 127.2 mi
2h 55m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 33m
£59–99
Bus via Aberystwyth
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 Eldon Square 1bus T2
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Parade Street 1bus T3 / ...
9h 44m
£21–25

Swansea to Llangollen by train and bus

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.3 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Bridge End Hotel via Newport (S Wales), Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Parade Street 2 via Brecon Interchange 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 8h 56m.

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