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 £23 - £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 £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 and arriving at Cinema via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

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 Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Swansea to Tywyn?

The distance between Swansea and Tywyn is 122 miles. The road distance is 97.3 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 train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Swansea to Tywyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Tywyn bus from?

Swansea to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Tywyn train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Tywyn?

The best way to get from Swansea to Tywyn is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Tywyn bus arrive?

Swansea to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

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.

Where can I stay near Tywyn?

There are 1148+ hotels available in Tywyn.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 6m
£27–47
Drive 96.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Tywyncar 96.8 mi
2h 42m
£24–35
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
£82–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 10m
Bus via Brecon
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
7h 41m

Swansea to Tywyn by train and bus

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Tywyn Hospital via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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