There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Ruthin Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 8m£61–112Bus
cheapest- 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 45m£17–27Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
9h 12m£27–40Drive 136.3 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Ruthin Castlecar 136.3 mi
3h 19m£35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Ruthin War Memorialbus T8
7h 51m
Swansea to Ruthin Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ruthin Castle is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ruthin Castle is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ruthin Castle. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Ruthin War Memorial via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ruthin Castle. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Wrexham General via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Swansea and Ruthin Castle is 202 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Ruthin Castle without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Swansea to Ruthin Castle, including transfers.
Swansea to Ruthin Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.
Swansea to Ruthin Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Ruthin Castle is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ruthin Castle, Wales?
You can take a train from Swansea to Ruthin Castle via Cardiff Central, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6, and Pen-y-maes in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Ruthin Castle via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, and Ruthin War Memorial in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Ruthin War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- M & H Coaches
- 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 Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Ruthin Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Swansea to Ruthin Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ruthin Castle is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Swansea to Ruthin Castle.
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