What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to South Wales is to bus which costs £15 - £27 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to South Wales is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Cwmbach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Swindon to South Wales?

The distance between Swindon and South Wales is 89 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to South Wales?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Swindon to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to South Wales bus from?

Swindon to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to South Wales train from?

Swindon to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to South Wales?

The best way to get from Swindon to South Wales is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Swindon to South Wales bus arrive?

Swindon to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swindon to South Wales train arrive?

Swindon to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swindon to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to South Wales is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Swindon to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to South Wales?

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Where can I stay near South Wales?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 15m
£39–72
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
3h 38m
£16–26
Drive 81.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to South Walescar 81.7 mi
1h 44m
£20–29

Swindon to South Wales by train

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Distance: 88.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Glenboi Cemetery via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 38m.

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