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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 13m
    £61–112

  2. Drive  136.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Ruthincar car 136.3 mi
    3h 19m
    £34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Feathers Innbus bus T8
    9h 5m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Feathers Innbus bus T8
    7h 28m

  5. Train, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 6 to Pen-y-maesbus bus T51
    8h 11m
    £43–72

Swansea to Ruthin by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Pen-y-maes via Cardiff Central, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 6 in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Feathers Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange in around 9h 5m.

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