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How to get fromAberystwyth to Swanseaby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 56m

  2. Drive 67.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Swanseacar car 67.8 mi
    1h 45m
    £17–25

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    5h 32m
    £89–159

  4. Bus, train via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    3h 45m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 508 / ...
    4h 33m

  6. Bus, train via Cardigan

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tescobus bus T5
    2. Take the bus from Tesco to Carmarthen stationbus bus 460
    3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    5h 24m
    £20–47

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Swansea via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 4h 33m.

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