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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Nelson is to bus and line 404 bus which costs £10 - £13 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Nelson is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Swansea to Nelson?

The distance between Swansea and Nelson is 61 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Swansea to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Nelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Nelson?

The best way to get from Swansea to Nelson is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Swansea to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Nelson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Nelson is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Swansea to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Nelson.

Swansea to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Nelson 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 Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2h 16m
£25–50
Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Nelsoncar 37.3 mi
49 min
£10–14
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 1m
£12–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Nelsontaxi 37.3 mi
49 min
£85–110
Train, line 404 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hill to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 404
3h 11m
£20–35
Bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 404
3h 58m
£10–13

Swansea to Nelson by train and bus

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.8 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Cardiff Central, Ystrad Mynach, and Ystrad Mynach Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 in around 3h 1m.

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