There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Aberdyfi by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 28m£92–153Drive 147.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Aberdyficar 147.3 mi
3h 23m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 27mTrain
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junctiontrain
6h 40m£96–169
Swindon to Aberdyfi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Aberdyfi is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Aberdyfi is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Aberdyfi. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Neuadd Dyfi via Kingsway Hilton GP, Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Aberdyfi. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Aberdovey via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Swindon and Aberdyfi is 221 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Aberdyfi without a car is to train via Newport which takes 6h 28m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Swindon to Aberdyfi, including transfers.
Swindon to Aberdyfi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.
Swindon to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Aberdyfi is to train via Newport which takes 6h 28m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Aberdyfi, Wales?
You can take a train from Swindon to Aberdovey via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Neuadd Dyfi via Kingsway Hilton GP, Hayes Bridge Road JH, Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 10h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £24–30
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–35
Train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Aberdyfi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Swindon to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Aberdyfi is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Swindon to Aberdyfi.
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