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How to get fromSwansea to Prestatynby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Prestatyn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Prestatyntrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 21m
    £70–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    8h 25m
    £34–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Bangor stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Prestatyntrain train
    7h 54m

  4. Drive  159.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Prestatyncar car 159.2 mi
    3h 37m
    £40–58

  5. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Prestatyntrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    6h 34m
    £63–104

Swansea to Prestatyn by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Prestatyn via Cardiff Central in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Prestatyn via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, Chester Rd West, and Shotton in around 8h 25m.

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