There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Presteigne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Knightontrain Swansea - Shrewsbury
4h 30m£31–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Groebus T4
- Take the bus from Groe to Presteigne Police Stationbus X11
5h 12m£13–18Drive 71.4 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Presteignecar 71.4 mi
1h 38m£18–26
Swansea to Presteigne by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Presteigne is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Presteigne is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Presteigne station. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Presteigne Police Station via Brecon Interchange 2 and Groe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Presteigne. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Knighton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Swansea and Presteigne is 96 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Presteigne without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Swansea to Presteigne, including transfers.
Swansea to Presteigne bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.
Swansea to Presteigne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Presteigne is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Presteigne, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Knighton 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Presteigne Police Station via Brecon Interchange 2 and Groe in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Knighton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- Adventure Travel
Bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Schedules at
- Adventure Travel
- Day Ticket
- £7–10
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Presteigne Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Swansea to Presteigne bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.
Swansea to Presteigne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Knighton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Presteigne is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Swansea to Presteigne.
There are 656+ hotels available in Presteigne.