What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Oxford Street via Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Swansea to Mountain Ash?

The distance between Swansea and Mountain Ash is 65 miles. The road distance is 32.3 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Mountain Ash without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Mountain Ash bus from?

Swansea to Mountain Ash bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Mountain Ash train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Mountain Ash?

The best way to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Mountain Ash bus arrive?

Swansea to Mountain Ash bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swansea to Mountain Ash train arrive?

Swansea to Mountain Ash train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Mountain Ash?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Mountain Ash is 32 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Swansea to Mountain Ash.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Mountain Ash?

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Where can I stay near Mountain Ash?

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Mountain Ash by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Mountain Ashtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 23m
£25–51
Drive 32.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Mountain Ashcar 32.1 mi
41 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
3h 10m
£12–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Mountain Ashtaxi 32.1 mi
41 min
£75–90
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Pontwalby Bridgebus X7
2. Take the bus from Pontwalby Bridge to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 8
3h 24m
£10–15

Swansea to Mountain Ash by train

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Distance: 64.4 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Mountain Ash, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Oxford Street via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 10m.

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