There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
5h 52m£69–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
8h 56m£17–27Drive 127.2 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Llangollencar 127.2 mi
2h 55m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 33m£59–100Bus via Aberystwyth
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Parade Street 1bus T3 / ...
9h 44m£21–25
Swansea to Llangollen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £45.
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.
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 5h 52m.
The distance between Swansea and Llangollen is 194 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Llangollen without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 52m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Swansea to Llangollen, including transfers.
Swansea to Llangollen bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.
Swansea to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Llangollen is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 52m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 8h 56m.
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 5h 52m. 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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- Adventure Travel
Bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Schedules at
- Adventure Travel
- Day Ticket
- £7–10
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Llangollen bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.
Swansea to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Llangollen is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Swansea to Llangollen.
There are 770+ hotels available in Llangollen.




