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How to get fromSwindon to Harlechby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Harlech by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain train
    7h 40m
    £86–151

  2. Drive  167.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Harlechcar car 167.1 mi
    3h 48m
    £42–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus bus T2
    10h 39m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain train
    7h 50m
    £85–136

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp1
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    11h 23m

Swindon to Harlech by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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 Machynlleth in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and The Australia in around 11h 23m.

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