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How to get fromSwindon to South Walesby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2h 15m
    £36–63
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk042
    3h 52m
    £15–24
  3. Drive  81.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to South Walescar car 81.7 mi
    1h 44m
    £21–30

Swindon to South Wales by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Swindon to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff North Road twice daily. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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