What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Criccieth?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Criccieth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Criccieth?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Criccieth is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Criccieth?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Y Maes High Street via Kingsway GD, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Criccieth?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Criccieth via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Swindon to Criccieth?

The distance between Swindon and Criccieth is 281 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Criccieth without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Criccieth without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Criccieth?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Swindon to Criccieth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Criccieth bus from?

Swindon to Criccieth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Criccieth train from?

Swindon to Criccieth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Criccieth?

The best way to get from Swindon to Criccieth is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Swindon to Criccieth bus arrive?

Swindon to Criccieth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Swindon to Criccieth train arrive?

Swindon to Criccieth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Criccieth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Criccieth is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Swindon to Criccieth.

Where can I stay near Criccieth?

There are 1685+ hotels available in Criccieth.

Swindon to Criccieth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Criccieth 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Y Maes High StreetT2
7h 47m
Drive 177.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Criccieth177.1 mi
3h 50m
£45–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Y Maes High StreetT2
10h 38m
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Y Maes High StreetT2
8h 2m
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction
4. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Criccieth
8h 7m
£91–181

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 279.3 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Criccieth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Regent Circus to Y Maes High Street via Kingsway GD, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Criccieth via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 8h 7m.

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