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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Harlech is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Harlech?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Harlech?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Harlech via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Swindon to Harlech?

The distance between Swindon and Harlech is 247 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Harlech without a car is to train via Newport which takes 7h 36m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Swindon to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Harlech bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Harlech train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Harlech?

The best way to get from Swindon to Harlech is to train via Newport which takes 7h 36m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Swindon to Harlech bus arrive?

Swindon to Harlech bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.

Where does the Swindon to Harlech train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Harlech is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Swindon to Harlech.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Harlech?

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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Harlech by train, bus, or car

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlechtrain
7h 36m
£85–144
Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Harlechcar 167.1 mi
3h 48m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff - North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus
11h 29m
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
7h 50m
£78–135

Swindon to Harlech by train

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Harlech via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Cardiff - North Road, Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, and The Australia in around 11h 29m.

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