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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to bus via Brecon which costs £17 - £27 and takes 10h 3m.

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 station to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Parade Street 1 via Carmarthen station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

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 Cardiff which takes 6h 22m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Llangollen train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 22m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Swansea to Llangollen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Llangollen train arrive?

Swansea to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central 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 Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 22m
£61–114
Bus via Brecon
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
10h 3m
£17–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus
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 / ...
8h 27m
Drive 127.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Llangollencar 127.2 mi
2h 55m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 16m
£52–85

Swansea to Llangollen by train and bus

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.3 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Bridge End Hotel via Cardiff Central, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Parade Street 1 via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 27m.

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