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

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

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    6h 38m
    £78–132

  2. Drive  147.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Tywyncar car 147.9 mi
    3h 35m
    £37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    8h 40m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    6h 53m
    £70–121

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk042
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    10h 13m

Swindon to Tywyn by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Swindon to Tywyn via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to High Street via Cardiff North Road, Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 10h 13m.

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