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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Newtown is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Park Street via Brecon Interchange 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Swansea to Newtown?

The distance between Swansea and Newtown is 101 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Newtown without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Swansea to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Newtown bus from?

Swansea to Newtown bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Newtown train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Newtown?

The best way to get from Swansea to Newtown is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Swansea to Newtown bus arrive?

Swansea to Newtown bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.

Where does the Swansea to Newtown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Newtown is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Swansea to Newtown.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Newtown?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Newtown?

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Where can I stay near Newtown?

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There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Newtown by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Park Streetbus T4
4h 27m
Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Newtowncar 86.1 mi
2h 5m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train
5h 11m
£71–136

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Distance: 100.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Park Street via Brecon Interchange 2 in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 11m.

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