There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Ruthin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 12m£69–137Drive 136.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Ruthincar 136.5 mi
3h 19m£34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
8h 10m£36–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Feathers Innbus T8
7h 44mBus via Newtown
- Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
10h 29m
Swansea to Ruthin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ruthin is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ruthin is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ruthin. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Pen-y-maes via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ruthin. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Wrexham General via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Swansea and Ruthin is 202 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Ruthin without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Swansea to Ruthin, including transfers.
Swansea to Ruthin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Ruthin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Ruthin is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 10m.
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 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pen-y-maes via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 6 in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- mandhcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Feathers Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.mandhcoaches.co.uk/home.html
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Ruthin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Swansea to Ruthin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ruthin is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Swansea to Ruthin.
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