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

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

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. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Ynysangharad Park Gates via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

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 £12 - £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 £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 3h 11m.

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 1759+ hotels available in Merthyr line.

Swansea to Merthyr line - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Merthyr line by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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
£12–21
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ynysangharad Park Gates132 / ...
3h 11m
£10–17
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
Bus, line 100 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 7 to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand B64
3. Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 11100
4h 13m

Swansea to Merthyr line by bus and foot

88Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swansea to Merthyr line.

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Distance: 58.9 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 GF, and Ynysangharad Park Gates in around 3h 11m.

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