What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr line?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr line is to bus which costs £7 - £15 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr line?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Merthyr line is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Merthyr line?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Merthyr line station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Merthyr line?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Merthyr line. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Swansea to Merthyr line?

The distance between Swansea and Merthyr line is 59 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Merthyr line without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Merthyr line without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £10 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Merthyr line?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Swansea to Merthyr line, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Merthyr line bus from?

Swansea to Merthyr line bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Merthyr line train from?

Swansea to Merthyr line train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Merthyr line?

The best way to get from Swansea to Merthyr line is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £10 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Swansea to Merthyr line bus arrive?

Swansea to Merthyr line bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Swansea to Merthyr line train arrive?

Swansea to Merthyr line train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Merthyr line?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Merthyr line is 38 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Swansea to Merthyr line.

Where can I stay near Merthyr line?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Merthyr line.

Swansea to Merthyr line - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Merthyr line by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 55m
£10–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
2h 24m
£8–14
Drive 38 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Merthyr line38 mi
51 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Merthyr line38 mi
51 min
£90–110
Train, line 404 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to BridgendMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hill to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6404
2h 47m
£12–21
Bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6404
3h 40m

Swansea to Merthyr line by bus and foot

144Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Merthyr line, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Merthyr line via Cardiff Central and Pontypridd in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Merthyr line via Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 24m.

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