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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Tywyn is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Tywyn is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Tywyn via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Swansea to Tywyn?

The distance between Swansea and Tywyn is 113 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Tywyn without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 21m and costs £140 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Swansea to Tywyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Tywyn train from?

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

Where does the Swansea to Tywyn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Tywyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Tywyn is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Swansea to Tywyn.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Tywyn?

Book your Swansea to Tywyn train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tywyn?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Tywyn.

Swansea to Tywyn - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Tywyn by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
4. Take the taxi from Park Avenue to Tywyntaxi
4h 21m
£140–183
Drive 96.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Tywyncar 96.6 mi
2h 42m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 20m
£74–137

Swansea to Tywyn by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.6 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Tywyn via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 20m.

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