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How to get fromSwansea to Aberystwythby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to CarmarthentrainCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    3h 31m

  2. Train, bus via Cardigan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus460
    3. Take the bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT5
    5h 33m
    £15–25

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    6h 9m
    £48–122

  4. Drive 67.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Aberystwythcar67.7 mi
    1h 44m
    £17–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    3h 35m

  6. Train, bus via Lampeter

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionbusT1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1 / ...
    3h 46m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 3h 35m.

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