What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Tintern Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Tintern Abbey. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Tintern Abbey via Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Tintern Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Tintern Abbey. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Severn Tunnel Junction via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Swansea to Tintern Abbey?

The distance between Swansea and Tintern Abbey is 79 miles. The road distance is 67.6 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Tintern Abbey without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Tintern Abbey bus from?

Swansea to Tintern Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Tintern Abbey train from?

Swansea to Tintern Abbey train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Tintern Abbey?

The best way to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Swansea to Tintern Abbey bus arrive?

Swansea to Tintern Abbey bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Swansea to Tintern Abbey train arrive?

Swansea to Tintern Abbey train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Tintern Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Tintern Abbey is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Swansea to Tintern Abbey.

Where can I stay near Tintern Abbey?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Tintern Abbey.

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Tintern Abbey by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 10m
£77–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2bus 507
3h 13m
£11–19
Drive 67.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Tintern Abbeycar 67.3 mi
1h 23m
£17–24
Train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 6 to Chepstow Bus Station 4bus 73 / ...
3h 37m
Bus, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 6 to Chepstow Bus Station 4bus 73 / ...
4h 19m

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Tintern Abbey, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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