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How to get fromSwansea to Tywynby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Tywyn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    6h 4m

  2. Drive  96.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Tywyncar car 96.6 mi
    2h 42m
    £24–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    7h 20m
    £74–137

  4. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    6h 4m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    6h 9m

  6. Line 111 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Church 1 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X11 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    7h 49m

Swansea to Tywyn by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to High Street via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 6h 9m.

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