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How to get fromSwansea to Snowdonby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Snowdon by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Walk from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Snowdonunknown unknown
    6h 40m

  2. Bus, travel via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    5. Walk from Pont Bethania to Snowdonunknown unknown
    8h 19m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    3. Walk from Pont Bethania to Snowdonunknown unknown
    9h 25m

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  • Distance: 263.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Snowdon. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), then travel to Snowdon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Snowdon via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Porthmadog Park Stand C, and Pont Bethania in around 8h 19m.

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