What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr is to bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Merthyr Mawr?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Merthyr Mawr. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand E and arriving at Ogmore Water Works via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Merthyr Mawr?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bridgend via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr?

The distance between Swansea and Merthyr Mawr is 29 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Merthyr Mawr bus from?

Swansea to Merthyr Mawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Merthyr Mawr train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr?

The best way to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Swansea to Merthyr Mawr bus arrive?

Swansea to Merthyr Mawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Swansea to Merthyr Mawr train arrive?

Swansea to Merthyr Mawr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Merthyr Mawr is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Mawr?

There are 619+ hotels available in Merthyr Mawr.

Swansea to Merthyr Mawr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Merthyr Mawr by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 12m
£13–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
1h 53m
£6
Drive 22 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Merthyr Mawrcar 22 mi
31 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Merthyr Mawrtaxi 22 mi
31 min
£50–65

Swansea to Merthyr Mawr by train and bus

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Distance: 28.5 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Merthyr Mawr, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 42 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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