There are 4 ways to get from Harlech to Swindon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain
7h 4m£96–178Drive 167.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Swindoncar 167.5 mi
3h 46m£41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain
9h 11mTrain
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
7h 41m£96–163
Harlech to Swindon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Swindon is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Swindon is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Swindon via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Harlech and Swindon is 247 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Swindon without a car is to train via Newport which takes 7h 4m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Harlech to Swindon, including transfers.
Harlech to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
Harlech to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Swindon is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Harlech to Swindon.
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What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Harlech to Swindon via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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