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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ruthin is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ruthin is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Ruthin?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Ruthin. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Pen-y-maes via Brecon Interchange 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Ruthin?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ruthin. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Wrexham General via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Swansea to Ruthin?

The distance between Swansea and Ruthin is 202 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Ruthin without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Swansea to Ruthin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ruthin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ruthin train from?

Swansea to Ruthin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Ruthin?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ruthin is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Swansea to Ruthin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Ruthin train arrive?

Swansea to Ruthin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Ruthin?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ruthin is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Swansea to Ruthin.

Where can I stay near Ruthin?

There are 810+ hotels available in Ruthin.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
5h 56m
£68–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
9h 12m
£17–27
Drive 136.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Ruthincar 136.3 mi
3h 19m
£34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Feathers Innbus T8
7h 26m
Bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Bus Stationbus T3 / ...
9h 28m

Swansea to Ruthin by train and bus

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Distance: 200.7 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Pen-y-maes via Newport (S Wales), Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 6 in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Pen-y-maes via Brecon Interchange 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 6 in around 9h 12m.

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