There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Lampeter
best- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
3h 44mTrain, bus via Cardigan
cheapest- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A460
- Take the bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth UniversityT5
5h 50m£15–25Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6h 26m£57–121Drive 68.1 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth University68.1 mi
1h 45m£17–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to CarmarthenCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3h 45mBus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Police StationT1 / ...
3h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Aberystwyth University station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Aberystwyth Police Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Swansea and Aberystwyth University is 87 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train and bus via Lampeter which takes 3h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Swansea to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth University via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth University via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Police Station in around 3h 54m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Swansea to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Aberystwyth University is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Swansea to Aberystwyth University.
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