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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 Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 57m
    £61–112

  2. Bus via Brecon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus x76
    10h 30m
    £17–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T3 / ...
    9h 25m

  4. Drive  136.3 mi

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

  5. 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 47m

Swansea to Ruthin by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Feathers Inn via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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