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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 16m
    £35–62
  2. Bus, line 132 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk042
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus bus 132 / ...
    3h 53m
    £17–26
  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

Calendar179Weekly Trains
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest 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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Glenboi Cemetery via Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 53m.

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